If you have never registered a dog or cat previously with Council, you can register as a “New owner” on Dogs and Cats Online at dogsandcatsonline.com.au.

You will need to select

1. Register

2. I would like to: Select register my new animal

3. Enter Microchip Number/Desexing ID or Transfer code and your Surname

4. Check if you have an account - if yes, select it and proceed without logging in, or select continue as new owner

5. Ensure your details are correct

6. Complete Registration

If you have any questions regarding your dog or cat registration please don’t hesitate to contact the Town of Walkerville.

The Dog and Cat Management Board send out dog registration renewal notices to dog owners around the first week of July, each year.  The registration renewal notices will include information on how to pay for dog registration on-line through Dogs and Cats Online (DACO) website.

When you receive your renewal notice, you are encouraged to log on to DACO through their website dogsandcatsonline.com.au and follow the prompts to self-manage your dog's information and pay the annual registration renewal fee.

Dog registrations are due by the 31 August each year, failure to pay by this date will incur a late fee.

Dog owners that do not have access to a computer can come into the Council Office, and our friendly Customer Experience Officers will be able to assist you to register your dog(s).

The Dog and Cat Management Board have created a range of easy reference guides (2020) to assist Owners, Breeders and Microchip implanters on how to use Dogs and Cats Online.

Annual Registraiton Renewal - go to dogsandcatsonline.com.au.

1. Select Register

2. Select Renew Registration

3. Enter your renewal code and surname (as provided on your Dog and Cat Registration Renewal Notice)

4. Check your personal Details are correct

5. Check your dog and cat details are correct

6. Add any new dogs or cats

7. Complete payment

Dog registration discs are no longer issued each year, when you register your dog for the first time, a unique identification number on a grey disc will be issued for the life of the dog.

You can order a replacement registration disc through www.dogsandcatsonline.com.au for $10.00 or alternatively you may engrave the unique identification number onto a metal disc of your choice.

Electronically transfering ownership of a dog is simple, go to Dogs and Cats Online.

1. Login using your email address*
2. Select Commence ownership transfer
3. Select animal to transfer
4. Select initiate transfer
5. Enter the new owner’s details (including email or mobile number)
6. Select OK to transfer
7. Provide the transfer code to new owner

*If you can’t remember you password, select ‘Forgotten your password’ to set a new one.

Anyone breeding dogs or cats for sale, must register as a breeder on Dogs and Cats Online (DACO) to obtain a unique DACO breeder registration number.

Dogs SA, FASA and Cat Fancy SA membership numbers will not be valid as breeder registration numbers—taking effect on 1 July 2020.

Once paid, breeder registration remains valid until 30 June each year. When breeder registrations expire, mandatory desexing laws may apply.

Visit: dogandcatboard.com.au/breeders/

All dogs and cats born after 1 July 2018 must be desexed by six months of age, unless exempt.

EXCEPTIONS FOR DESEXING

• The breeding animal’s owner is registered as a breeder on Dogs and Cats Online.
• The animal’s owner is a member of Dogs SA, FASA, Cat Fancy SA.
• The animal is a registered racing greyhound with Greyhound Racing SA.
• The animal is a working dog.
• The vet has exempted the animal for health reasons.

Once paid, breeder registration remains valid until 30 June each year. When breeder registrations expire, mandatory desexing laws may apply.

Visit: dogandcatboard.com.au/new-laws-desexing

Dog and Cat Registration fees are listed in our Schedule of Fees and Charges.

A concession is available to persons who are holders of current:

• DVA Gold Card
• Pensioner Card
• Senior Health Care Card
• Health Care Card.

When you log into your profile on DACO you can complete your concession details which will be automatically validated upon entry.

If you require Council to update your concession status, proof of concession will be required in hard copy to qualify for 50% discount.

Have you lost your pet and not sure where to start looking?

It can be very stressful when you find your dog is missing,  here are some tips to undertake in the first instance.

• notify your local council
• Contact your local veterinary clinic and animal shelters such as AWL 8348 1300 and the RSPCA 1300 477 722
• Visit the Lost Pets of South Australia and the Lost Dogs of Adelaide Facebook pages
• Check your local area and speak with your neighbours.

When a dog is found wandering at large or a member of the community reports a lost dog, The Town of Walkerville Community Safety Officer will attempt to contact owners where the dog is registered on dogsandcatsonline.com.au. However, if contact is not achieved the dog/s picked up will be taken to the Animal Welfare League Kennels at 4 Hewittson Road, Edinburgh North.

Owners can be reunited with a lost dog by providing the appropriate identification and paying the required fees to Town of Walkerville, unregistered dogs must also be registered, prior to collection of the dog from the Animal Welfare League.

Animals impounded at the Animal Welfare League will be held for 72 hours awaiting reclamation from their owner. After this period they are assessed by the Animal Welfare League to determine their suitability for re-homing.

IMPOUNDED REGISTER

Dogs impounded by the Town of Walkerville will be posted on the AWL website.  To view photographs of dogs at the AWL, please visit their website at https://awl.org.au/council-found-pets

All enquiries regarding lost dogs in the first instance should be directed to the Town of Walkerville on 8342 7100.

For after-hours enquiries an answering service operates between 5pm and 9am Monday-Friday, on weekends and public holidays.

As dogs may also be picked up by officers from neighbouring Councils, or a member of the public and taken to the Animal Welfare League, dog owners may also wish to contact the Animal Welfare League direct on 8348 1300.  Opening times can be found on their website https://awl.org.au/contact-us

All dogs in public places must be restrained by a leash no more than two metres in length as per the Dog and Cat Management Act 1995.  A dog must be on-leash in the following areas or situations as per Council’s Dogs By Law No 5

• Dogs must be on leads on all roads, streets and footways.
• When formal (organised) sporting events are being conducted.
• Within 5 Metres of Children’s Playground equipment.
• In or near any wetland area.

For a list of all On Leash areas, off-leash and prohibited areas a list and map can be found in our Animal Management Plan 2018/19-2023. (page 37).

Town of Walkerville have provided areas within the township for owners to exercise their dogs in off-leash areas.  As a responsible dog owner please ensure that you carry a bag or object for the purposes of picking up after your dog at all times to ensure everyone enjoys our reserves and parklands.

Off Leash areas mean the Owner or Handler must have the dog under effective control at all times. Effective control means that your dog must respond to your command, be in close proximity and that you can see your dog at all times.

Our Off-leash areas are available at all times at the following locations:

• Hamilton Reserve & Stewart Avenue Park
• Levi Park Reserve
• EC Scales River Park (part of Linear Park)
• Frome Reserve
• Walkerville Oval

There are two Dog Prohibited areas (at all times) within the Town of Walkerville where dogs are not allowed at any time.

1. Levi Park Children’s Playground (fenced) – Lansdown Terrace, Vale Park
2. Alfred Street Playground (fenced) – Alfred Street, Walkerville (adjoins Walkerville Oval)

Council's By Law No 5 - Dogs sets out the number of dogs that can be kept on any premises with in the Town of Walkerville council area. If you wish to have more than 1 dog in a small property or 2 dogs on a large property then you will need to complete an Application to Keep more than the prescribed number of dogs. Fees apply to keep more than 2 dogs, please refer to Council’s Fees and charges Schedule.

What to do after a dog attack?

1. Seek medical assistance if you have been bitten or injured

2. Seek veterinary treatment if your dog has been bitten or injured

3. When safe, report the indent as soon as possible to Council by phoning our Community Safety Officer on 8342 7100 or 0477 996 060

4. Let our Officer know if the dog is still wandering at large and still poses a risk to others.

5. Important Information to obtain when reporting the attack:

• The date, time and exact location of the attack
• A description of the offending dog - identification or registration disc / breed / colour / sex / markings / collar
• A description of the owner - identification / name / address / contact phone number / male or female / age / hair colour
• If a car was involved and the offender drove away with the dog - car registration number / make / model / colour
• A description and photographs of any injuries and location on your body or your pet's body.
• You should also keep copies of any medical certificates/vet or doctor bills as evidence.

Depending on the severity of the attack, councils can:

• issue a warning
• impose an on the spot fine of $315
• take direct court action (in more serious cases)
• impose a control order (Nuisance, Dangerous Dog, Menacing Dog, or Destruction Order)
• The maximum penalty for a dog attack is $2,500 ($5000 prescribed breeds)

Barking is a natural behaviour for dogs, but dog owners must ensure that their dog’s barking does not become a problem.
If a dog creates a noise that is persistent or unreasonably interferes with the peace, comfort or convenience of other people, Council can investigate the matter and try to resolve the situation.

If you are experiencing excessive barking from a neighbours dog the first steps to resolving this issues is to try and talk with your neighbour and make them aware of the issue.  Often owners are unaware their dog may be causing a nuisance and the matter can be resolved quickly.

If you are unable to speak with your neighbour, a Council officer may take this initial step for you, we request that you complete the following application for barking dog to assist our officer in locating the noisy dog and gain an understanding of the complaint.

If the problem persist then a barking dog diary will be issued.

Click here to view the application form