📅 Information verified: 15 July 2026
📍 Hornsby Shire Council
🌐 Official Council Website
🔗 https://www.hornsby.nsw.gov.au/Home
📞 Report to
Hornsby Shire Council Customer Service / Ranger Services
⏰ When to report
Report a dog attack as soon as possible. If you have been attacked, or your pet has been attacked, contact Council with details of when and where the incident occurred. Council also encourages residents to report roaming dogs and other companion animal concerns promptly so they can be investigated. If a dog attack occurs outside business hours and poses a risk to public safety, contact Council's after-hours service.
💻 How to report
📞 Phone: (02) 9847 6666
📧 Email: hsc@hornsby.nsw.gov.au
💻 Online Animal Reporting Information:
https://www.hornsby.nsw.gov.au/Property/My-property/Pets/Your-responsibilities-and-FAQs
📝 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
Following your report, a Council Officer will contact you and arrange an interview regarding the incident.
🚨 Emergency
If there is an immediate threat to life or a serious emergency, call 000.
If a dog attack occurs outside Council business hours and there is a risk to public safety, phone (02) 9847 6666 and you will be directed to Council's after-hours service.
🩷 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 Hornsby 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 Hornsby Shire Council website for the most up-to-date information.