From 1 February to 31 July 2026, Council’s Authorised Officers will be conducting house-to-house inspections across the Gladstone Region to ensure all dogs are registered and their details are up to date. It is also a way of identifying lost pets so they can be reunited with their owners.
The inspections are part of the regular Animal Inspection Program to ensure animal owners are adhering to relevant State and Local Laws, which require pets to be microchipped and registered. Officers will also be checking that owners are maintaining suitable enclosures for their animals.
The program ensures pet owners are following all relevant Local Laws, which are intended to protect the welfare of animals.
Council has the authority to fine pet owners for an unregistered dog and/or failing to ensure an animal is implanted with a PPID (microchip).
Council advises the fine for an unregistered animal is $333. The fine for failure to register after this is $834. Continued failure to register your animal may result in the animal being seized by Council at the owner’s expense.
To avoid fines, make sure your dog’s registration is renewed and information is current. For more details on animal registration and regulations, call (07) 4970 0700 or visit www.gladstone.qld.gov.au/registration.