📅 Information verified: 15 July 2026
📍 Ballina Shire Council
🌐 Official Council Website
🔗 https://www.ballina.nsw.gov.au/
📞 Report to
Ballina Shire Council Rangers
⏰ When to report
Report a dog attack as soon as possible if you have been attacked, witnessed an attack, or own a dog involved in an attack. Council also encourages residents to report nuisance dogs, barking dogs and roaming dogs promptly so Rangers can investigate and take appropriate action.
💻 How to report
📞 Phone: (02) 6686 1210
📧 Email: council@ballina.nsw.gov.au
💻 Online Animal Reporting Information:
https://www.ballina.nsw.gov.au/Residents/Animals-and-Pets/Dog-and-Cat-ownership
Council provides information and assistance for:
- Dog attacks
- Nuisance dogs
- Barking dogs
- Roaming dogs
- Lost and found animals
- Responsible pet ownership.
📝 Information you may need
Be prepared to provide:
- Exact date and time of the incident
- Exact location of the incident
- Names and addresses of people involved (if known)
- Description of the dog(s), including breed, colour, markings and sex
- Details of what happened before, during and after the attack
- Description of any injuries
- Details of any medical or veterinary treatment
- Witness information
Council may also require a formal statement of evidence from victims and witnesses to support its investigation. Statement forms are available on Council's website.
🚨 Emergency
If there is an immediate threat to life or a serious emergency, call 000.
If you encounter a roaming dog that appears aggressive, do not approach the animal. Contact Ballina Shire Council on (02) 6686 1210. After hours, contact Council's After Hours Monitoring Service on (02) 6626 6954.
🩷 Pink for Leasy Tip
Even if the dog has left the area or no one was injured, reporting roaming or aggressive dog behaviour can help councils identify repeat incidents and intervene before someone or another animal is seriously harmed.
Every report contributes to a clearer picture of what's happening in our communities and supports safer outcomes for both people and companion animals.
📢 Still need help?
If you've reported ongoing concerns without resolution, or you've experienced:
- a dog attack
- a near miss
- repeated roaming dogs
- ongoing aggressive dog behaviour
we encourage you to complete one of the Pink for Leasy Community Surveys.
The information you share helps us identify patterns across NSW and advocate for improvements to education, legislation, reporting systems and community safety.
👉 Complete our Community Surveys
🛡️ Prevention Starts Before an Attack Occurs
Reporting concerns early, including roaming dogs, repeated escapes, aggressive behaviour or suspected breaches of companion animal laws, may help prevent future incidents.
Together, we can build safer communities for both people and companion animals.
📋 Disclaimer
This summary has been prepared by Pink for Leasy Inc to assist community members in understanding local council reporting pathways.
The information on this page was verified from the official Ballina Shire Council website on 15 July 2026. While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate, council reporting processes may change over time. Please refer to the official Ballina Shire Council website for the most up-to-date information.