📅 Information verified: 15 July 2026
📍 Muswellbrook Shire Council
🌐 Official Council Website
🔗 https://www.muswellbrook.nsw.gov.au/
📞 Report to
Muswellbrook Shire Council Rangers
⏰ When to report
Report a dog attack as soon as possible, regardless of whether it occurred on public or private property. If you have witnessed or been the victim of a dog attack, you should report it to Muswellbrook Shire Council. If the attack occurs outside Council business hours and requires urgent attention, contact your local Police Station and report the incident to Council on the next working day. Council also encourages residents to report barking dogs and roaming dogs promptly so Rangers can investigate.
💻 How to report
📞 Phone: (02) 6549 3700
📧 Email: council@muswellbrook.nsw.gov.au
💻 Online Animal Reporting Information:
https://www.muswellbrook.nsw.gov.au/regulation/
Council provides information and assistance for:
- Dog attacks
- Barking dogs
- Lost and found pets
- Animal shelter enquiries
- Microchipping and registration
- Other Ranger Services enquiries.
📝 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
Providing as much information as possible helps Council Rangers investigate the incident promptly.
🚨 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 requires urgent attention, contact your local NSW Police Station and report the incident to Muswellbrook Shire Council on the next working day.
🩷 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 Muswellbrook 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 Muswellbrook Shire Council website for the most up-to-date information.