Animal management

This section of the website provides a great deal of handy information about owning and caring for a range of pets.

Find out how to register your dog or consider our helpful advice on caring for your cat. Did you know there is a limit on how many birds you can keep without obtaining a permit?

Animal shelters

Animal Welfare League of Queensland Incorporated

Animal Sanctuary
Shelter Road, Coombabah
Phone: (07) 5509 9000
www.awlqld.com.au

Animal Welfare League of Queensland Inc

Rossmans Road, Stapylton
Phone: (07) 3807 3782

www.awlqld.com.au

The RSPCA Shelter at Merrimac has closed, however a shelter is located at their Queensland State Headquarters and a branch office for general enquiries is located in Burleigh, as listed below:

RSPCA State Headquarters

301 Fairfield Road, Fairfield
Phone: (07) 3426 9999
Fax: (07) 3848 1178

www.rspcaqld.org.au

RSPCA Gold Coast & Hinterland Branch

PO Box 3025, Burleigh Town, 4220
Phone: (07) 5586 2500
Fax: (07) 5586 2555

gcbranch@rspcaqld.org.au

Pet information programs

Council’s Animal Control Unit regularly implements programs aimed at teaching primary school aged children the correct way to handle pets.

Pets for Beginners

This program has been designed for presentation to students in Years 1 to 2. The following issues are discussed:

when not to pat a dog
what are the special needs that pets have

The program lasts for approximately 30 minutes. Interaction is encouraged by having large and colourful pictures and props. Each student is left with a colouring picture and several activities to complete with their teacher after the major presentation.

Pet Awareness Program

This program has been designed for year 5 students. The following issues are discussed:

Council Pet Pack rules
dog obedience
bite prevention
animal training

The students are encouraged to interact by answering questions and assisting the presenters. The teachers are left with pictures and puzzles and other goodies to assist in a follow up discussion after the major presentation.

Further information is also available on caring for your dog.