📅 Information verified: 15 July 2026
📍 Bellingen Shire Council
🌐 Official Council Website
🔗 https://www.bellingen.nsw.gov.au/
📞 Report to
Bellingen Shire Council Ranger Services
⏰ When to report
Report a dog attack as soon as possible if you have witnessed or been involved in an incident. Council also encourages residents to report roaming, aggressive and nuisance dogs promptly so Rangers can investigate and take appropriate action. Ranger Services also respond to community reports relating to animal control and public safety.
💻 How to report
📞 Phone: (02) 6655 7300
📧 Email: council@bellingen.nsw.gov.au
💻 Online Animal Reporting Information:
Council provides information and assistance for:
- Dog attacks
- Barking dogs
- Roaming dogs
- Responsible dog ownership
- Lost and found animals
- Animal management enquiries.
📝 Information you may need
Be prepared to provide:
- Date and time of the incident
- Location of the incident
- Description of the dog(s)
- Details of what occurred
- Owner details (if known)
- Any photographs, videos or witness information that may assist Council's investigation
For barking dog complaints, Council requires complainants from at least two affected households to complete 28-day Barking Dog Diaries and be willing to provide evidence if legal proceedings become necessary.
🚨 Emergency
If there is an immediate threat to life or a serious emergency, call 000.
For after-hours emergencies, including serious dog attacks and other public safety issues, contact Bellingen Shire Council on (02) 6655 7300. Rangers are on call after hours for emergency matters only.
🩷 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 Bellingen 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 Bellingen Shire Council website for the most up-to-date information.