📅 Information verified: 15 July 2026
📍 Cessnock City Council
🌐 Official Council Website
🔗 https://www.cessnock.nsw.gov.au/
📞 Report to
Cessnock City Council Rangers
⏰ When to report
Report a dog attack as soon as possible if you have been attacked or witnessed a dog attack involving a person or another animal. All dog attacks should be reported, regardless of whether they occur on public or private property. You should also report roaming dogs and other companion animal concerns promptly so Council Rangers can investigate.
💻 How to report
📞 Phone: (02) 4993 4100
📧 Email: council@cessnock.nsw.gov.au
💻 Online Animal Reporting Information:
https://www.cessnock.nsw.gov.au/Residents/Ranger-Services
Council provides information and assistance for:
- Dog attacks
- Dangerous and menacing dogs
- Barking dogs
- Lost and found animals
- Registration and pet ownership
- Roaming livestock
- Other Ranger Services enquiries.
📝 Information you may need
Be prepared to provide:
- Date, time and location of the incident
- Description of the attacking dog
- Description of the person in control of the dog
- Vehicle registration number (if applicable)
- Photographs relating to the incident (if safe to obtain)
You will be required to provide a formal statement and may be required to give evidence in court if legal proceedings occur.
🚨 Emergency
If there is an immediate threat to life or a serious emergency, call 000.
For emergencies involving a dog attack currently occurring, or stock on public roads, Council provides an after-hours emergency service on (02) 4993 4100.
🩷 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 Cessnock City 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 Cessnock City Council website for the most up-to-date information.