📅 Information verified: 15 July 2026
📍 Lismore City Council
🌐 Official Council Website
🔗 https://www.lismore.nsw.gov.au/
📞 Report to
Lismore City Council Rangers
⏰ When to report
Report a dog attack as soon as possible if you have been attacked or witnessed an attack involving a person or another animal. Council also encourages residents to report roaming, aggressive and nuisance dogs promptly so Rangers can investigate and respond appropriately. Residents can also report lost and found animals and barking dogs through Council.
💻 How to report
📞 Phone: (02) 6625 0500
📧 Email: council@lismore.nsw.gov.au
💻 Online Animal Reporting Information:
https://www.lismore.nsw.gov.au/Households/Pets-and-animal-management-in-Lismore
Council provides information and assistance for:
- Dog attacks
- Barking dogs
- Lost and found pets
- Roaming animals
- Dog-friendly parks
- Responsible pet ownership
- Registration and microchipping.
📝 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
Providing detailed information assists Council Rangers in investigating the incident and taking appropriate action.
🚨 Emergency
If there is an immediate threat to life or a serious emergency, call 000.
If you find a roaming dog, do not approach it if it is aggressive. Contact Lismore City Council on (02) 6625 0500 and a Ranger will arrange collection. If the animal is safe to approach and wearing identification, Council encourages you to attempt to contact the owner first.
🩷 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 Lismore 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 Lismore City Council website for the most up-to-date information.