Animal management

Barossa Council area is home to thousands of animals including companion, working, native and pest species. Our priority is to ensure a harmonious and healthy coexistence with animals in the local area.

Beekeeping

Beekeeping requires beekeepers to adhere to legislative requirements for the health and safety of bees and surrounds.

Cats

Cat ownership comes with a number of responsibilities including desexing, microchipping, registration and ensuring your cat does not pose a nuisance to neighbours or a threat to wildlife and the environment.

Chickens and roosters

Chickens and roosters can be fantastic additions to your garden and are great pets; with the added benefit of fresh eggs.

Dogs

Dog ownership comes with a number of responsibilities including desexing, microchipping, registration and appropriate socialisation and care.

Little Corellas

Little Corellas or Cacatua Sanguinea are an Australian native species whose behaviour can have a negative impact from economic, environmental and social perspectives

Woman on couch with three dogs and cuddling one border collie

Lost and found pets

We've created space for any lost pets, including lost dogs and lost cats, so that if your pet has gone missing and has been reported to Council within our care, we'll post it here.

Native Australian animals safety

Our landscape is home to a large range of native animals which can occasionally create hazards on our roads.

Pest control

Pest control of certain animals is a main part of maintaining local ecological balance.

Dog and Cat Management Plan

The Dog and Cat Management Plan 2022-2027 provides the framework for The Barossa Council’s priorities and services delivered to our community over the next five years.

Community and Wellbeing