📅 Information verified: 15 July 2026
📍 City of Newcastle
🌐 Official Council Website
🔗 https://newcastle.nsw.gov.au/
📞 Report to
City of Newcastle Rangers
⏰ When to report
Report a dog attack as soon as possible if you have been involved in or witnessed an attack involving a person or another animal. Council also encourages residents to report roaming dogs, aggressive dogs and nuisance dogs promptly so Rangers can investigate and respond appropriately. Reports made within 72 hours of a dog attack may allow Rangers to exercise additional powers under the Companion Animals Act 1998.
💻 How to report
📞 Phone: (02) 4974 2000
📧 Email: mail@ncc.nsw.gov.au
💻 Online Animal Reporting Portal:
https://newcastle.nsw.gov.au/living/pets-and-animals
Council provides online reporting and information for:
- Dog attacks
- Aggressive dogs
- Barking dogs
- Stray and roaming dogs
- Lost and found pets
- Other animal-related concerns.
📝 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)
- Whether the dog is still roaming
- Any photographs, videos or witness information that may assist Council's investigation
Council requires sufficient evidence to investigate complaints and may request additional information or witness statements where necessary.
🚨 Emergency
If there is an immediate threat to life or a serious emergency, call 000.
If you find a stray dog, report it to City of Newcastle Rangers on (02) 4974 2000. If it is safe to do so, you may also take the dog to a veterinarian to have it scanned for a microchip before arranging collection by Council.
🩷 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 City of Newcastle 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 City of Newcastle website for the most up-to-date information.