📅 Information verified: 15 July 2026
📍 Port Macquarie-Hastings Council
🌐 Official Council Website
🔗 https://www.pmhc.nsw.gov.au/
📞 Report to
Port Macquarie-Hastings Council Rangers
⏰ When to report
Report a dog attack immediately if it is happening at the time. If reporting after the incident has occurred, report it as soon as possible so Council can investigate. Council also encourages residents to report roaming dogs, barking dogs, menacing dogs and other dog-related concerns promptly.
💻 How to report
📞 Phone: (02) 6581 8111
📧 Email: council@pmhc.nsw.gov.au
💻 Online Animal Reporting Portal:
https://www.pmhc.nsw.gov.au/Report-an-issue
Council provides online reporting for:
- Dog attacks
- Barking dogs
- Roaming and stray dogs
- Menacing dogs
- Other dog-related issues
- Cat and livestock concerns.
📝 Information you may need
Be prepared to provide:
- Nature of the attack
- Date, time and location of the incident
- Description of the dog(s)
- Owner details (if known)
- Dog's name (if known)
- Vehicle description and registration (if applicable)
- Witness names and contact details
- Any photographs or other evidence that may assist Council's investigation
Council advises that investigations may take time, particularly if a dangerous dog declaration is being considered. Witnesses may also be required to attend court.
🚨 Emergency
If there is an immediate threat to life or a serious emergency, call 000.
If a dog attack is occurring right now, contact Port Macquarie-Hastings Council immediately on (02) 6581 8111 so Rangers can attend the scene. If anyone has been injured, seek medical or veterinary treatment as your first priority.
🩷 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 Port Macquarie-Hastings 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 Port Macquarie-Hastings Council website for the most up-to-date information