Animal Control

All dogs and cats over 3 months of age are required to be registered annually. A separate annual registration permit is required for dogs and cats that have not been desexed. It is unlawful to keep entire dogs without the permit. 

It is also mandatory that any dogs or cats born after 2010 are micro-chipped.If you buy or sell a cat or dog it must be micro-chipped before the sale. Micro-chipping can only be done by a vet.

An annual permit is required to keep more than two dogs on a property. Only 2 cats over 3 months of age are allowed per property. 

If a dog is found to be roaming in public places without being on a lead or under effective control, it may be impounded and charges will apply before release.

Animal Registration

Pet Registration Form(PDF, 28KB)      Pet Ownership Requirements(PDF, 163KB)

Impounded Animals

Currently Impounded Animals

Thursday Island Animal Support Group Inc provides regular veterinary visits to Thursday Island through Vets Beyond Borders. Pets residing in Torres Shire MUST have current council registration to be eligible for vet services.