Dog and Cat Management Plan 2022 - 2027
Public Consultation of the Dog and Cat Management Plan
Council has released the daft Dog and Cat Management Plan
The Plan will guide domestic animal management by the Council over the next five (5) years in the Goyder region.
A copy of the Plan is available here
Submissions are invited before 30 September 2022 and should be addressed to:
Cameron Watson
Compliance Officer
1 Market Square, Burra
Laws For Dog And Cat Owners
Laws for Cat and Dog owners came into effect on 1st July 2018.
The new laws include:
- Mandatory microchipping of dogs and cats over the age of 3 months (or within 28 days of taking possession)
- Mandatory desexing of dogs and cats born after 1st July 2018 (unless exempted)
- Registering as a breeder for people who breed dogs and cats for sale
- The introduction of a state-wide dog and cat database, called Dogs and Cats Online (DACO).
For further information, please visit the Dog and Cat Board website – www.dogandcatboard.com.au
Dog and Cat Registration
All dogs and cats over the age of three months must be registered. Registrations expire on the 30th of June (each year) and must be renewed by the 31st of August (each year). Penalties apply for people who own (or are responsible for) an unregistered dog.
Cat registration is free with the Regional Council of Goyder.
Log onto www.dogsandcatsonline.com.au or contact the Regional Council of Goyder on
Please contact the Regional Council of Goyder on
- You do not receive a renewal notice for your dog or cat
- You have moved address
- You have changed your contact details
- Your dog or cat is deceased or no longer in your care
- You have lost your dog or cat’s grey (lifetime) registration disk
Dog and Cat Registration Fees 2023/2024
Identifying Your Pet
The Regional Council of Goyder requests that your pet wears a collar with an identification disk at all times.
This will assist in the prompt identification and reunification of your pet should it become lost or wander.
Off-Leash Dog Parks
The Regional Council of Goyder have three off-leash dog parks for your dog’s enjoyment. They are located at Smelts Road, Burra, Park Drive Eudunda and Cameron Terrace, Farrell Flat.
Found Or Wandering Dog
If you have found a dog or wish to report a wandering dog, please contact the Regional Council of Goyder on
Lost Dog
If you have lost your dog, please contact the Regional Council of Goyder on
There are several options available to report a missing dog:
- Report your lost dog to Council (during office hours)
- Utilise local knowledge. There are many sites on social media, such as community buy, swap and sell or lost pet pages that allow people to post about lost or found pets. Make sure you post a recent photo of your pet. If you do not have social media, ask someone who does to do this for you.
- Log in to DACO and update the status of your dog to 'Lost'
Dog Attack
If you or your pet become involved in a dog attack, please report the incident as soon as possible to the Regional Council of Goyder on
Cat Traps
The Regional Council of Goyder supports responsible cat management within the community. Council has two cat traps available for hire to assist with the removal of feral and unowned cats. A $50 deposit is required to hire the trap however this will be refunded when the trap is returned in a clean and undamaged condition. Strict terms and conditions apply when hiring the trap to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the trapped cat.
Animal Concerns
If you have concerns about an animal that appears to be neglected, injured, sick or trapped and in need of rescue, please call the RSPCA 24 hour hotline on
Any Other Enquiries?
Please contact the Regional Council of Goyder on