📅 Information verified: 15 July 2026
📍 Inner West Council
🌐 Official Council Website
🔗 https://www.innerwest.nsw.gov.au/
📞 Report to
Inner West Council Companion Animal Services
⏰ When to report
Report a dog attack as soon as possible. Inner West Council treats all reported dog attacks as serious matters and investigates every report involving a person or another animal. You should also report roaming, aggressive and nuisance dogs as soon as possible so Council can investigate and take appropriate action.
💻 How to report
📞 Phone: (02) 9392 5000
📧 Email: council@innerwest.nsw.gov.au
💻 Online Animal Reporting Portal:
https://www.innerwest.nsw.gov.au/dogs/dog-attacks-dangerous-dogs-and-restricted-dogs
Council also provides an online request management system for nuisance dogs and other companion animal 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)
- Any photographs, videos or witness information
- A formal statement describing the incident
Council may require a formal statement to support an investigation and, where appropriate, formal enforcement action. Witnesses may also be required to give evidence if legal proceedings are commenced.
🚨 Emergency
If there is an immediate threat to life or a serious emergency, call 000.
🩷 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 Inner West 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 Inner West Council website for the most up-to-date information.