📅 Information verified: 15 July 2026
📍 Hawkesbury City Council
🌐 Official Council Website
🔗 https://www.hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au/
📞 Report to
Hawkesbury City Council Customer Service / Ranger Services
⏰ When to report
Report dog attacks, roaming dogs, aggressive dogs and other animal-related concerns as soon as possible. Council investigates reports of dog attacks and provides information on responsible pet ownership, barking dogs and roaming animals.
💻 How to report
📞 Phone: (02) 4560 4444
📧 Email: council@hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au
💻 Online Animal Reporting Information:
https://www.hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au/for-residents/animals-and-pets
📝 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 or address (if known)
- Witness details
For dog attack investigations, Council advises that the attack must have been witnessed, the dog or property where the dog lives must be identifiable, and the witness may be required to provide a statement and appear in court if necessary.
🚨 Emergency
If there is an immediate threat to life or a serious emergency, call 000.
If you encounter a roaming dog that poses an immediate risk to people or animals, contact Hawkesbury City Council as soon as possible.
🩷 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 Hawkesbury 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 Hawkesbury City Council website for the most up-to-date information.