📅 Information verified: 15 July 2026
📍 Port Stephens Council
🌐 Official Council Website
🔗 https://www.portstephens.nsw.gov.au/
📞 Report to
Port Stephens Council Rangers
⏰ When to report
Report a dog attack immediately. Council encourages residents to report all dog attacks, roaming dogs, barking dogs and other companion animal concerns as soon as possible. Reporting dog attacks promptly allows Rangers to investigate and take appropriate action to help protect the community.
💻 How to report
📞 Phone: (02) 4988 0255
📧 Email: council@portstephens.nsw.gov.au
💻 Online Animal Reporting Portal:
https://www.portstephens.nsw.gov.au/council/report-request-apply/rangers
Council's online reporting system allows you to report:
- Dog attacks
- Roaming animals
- Barking dogs
- Animal collection requests
- Other Ranger investigations and animal-related concerns.
📝 Information you may need
Be prepared to provide:
- Date, time and location of the incident
- Description of what occurred (e.g. chased, rushed at, harassed or bitten)
- Description of the dog(s), including breed, size, colour and identifying features
- Address where the dog lives (if known)
- Dog owner details (if known)
Council will ask you to provide a formal statement to support the investigation. Without a formal statement, Council's ability to take enforcement action is limited, and the incident may not be recorded on the dog's history.
🚨 Emergency
If there is an immediate threat to life or a serious emergency, call 000.
For dog attacks occurring after hours, call (02) 4988 0255 and follow the prompts to speak with the on-call Ranger.
🩷 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 Stephens 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 Stephens Council website for the most up-to-date information.