Pets
There are more than 40,000 pets and companion animals in Hornsby Shire. Council aims to protect the rights of these animals and their owners, as well as the rights of other community members.

Hornsby Shire Council Free Cat Micro chipping and Desexing Program

Your Responsibilties & FAQs

Registering Your Pet

Off-leash Dog Areas

Lost and Found Pets

Barking Dogs

Annual Permits

Rescue a cat or dog and…
- give a furever home to a homeless animal
- ease the burden on pounds and shelters
- enjoy companionship money can't buy
Contact your local council pound, RSPCA shelter or rehoming organisation to find out more.
A rescue animal may be your purr-fect pet-match!
The Hawkesbury Animal Shelter is brimming with happy, healthy pets just waiting for you to take them home.
When you adopt your pet from the Shelter you are adopting an animal which has been health checked, desexed, vaccinated and often, wormed and treated for fleas. They have also been assessed for rehoming.
If you think a rescue dog or cat is for you, please visit the Hawkesbury Animal Shelter’s gallery to view the animals they have available for you to adopt.