📅 Information verified: 15 July 2026
📍 Penrith City Council
🌐 Official Council Website
🔗 https://www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/
📞 Report to
Penrith City Council Animal Services
⏰ When to report
Report a dog attack to Council as soon as possible. Council also encourages residents to report roaming dogs, barking dogs, animal cruelty and other companion animal concerns promptly so they can investigate and take appropriate action.
💻 How to report
📞 Phone: (02) 4732 7777
📧 Email: council@penrith.city
💻 Online Animal Reporting Portal:
Council's Online Services Portal allows you to report:
- Dog attacks
- Barking dogs
- Lost and found animals
- Other animal-related concerns
Council also advises that dog attacks should be reported to NSW Police as soon as possible.
📝 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
For barking dog complaints, Council requires complaints from at least two separate neighbouring properties before commencing a formal investigation. Complainants must also be willing to provide supporting evidence and, if required, attend court.
🚨 Emergency
If there is an immediate threat to life or a serious emergency, call 000.
Report dog attacks to Penrith City Council on (02) 4732 7777 or to NSW Police 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 Penrith 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 Penrith City Council website for the most up-to-date information.