📅 Information verified: 15 July 2026
📍 Sutherland Shire Council
🌐 Official Council Website
🔗 https://www.sutherlandshire.nsw.gov.au/
📞 Report to
Sutherland Shire Council Customer Service / Rangers
⏰ When to report
Report a dog attack as soon as possible, regardless of where it occurred. If you are the victim of, or witness to, a dog attack, report it to both Sutherland Shire Council and NSW Police. If the attack occurs outside Council business hours, contact your local Police Station. Council also encourages residents to report roaming dogs, unleashed dogs and other companion animal concerns promptly.
💻 How to report
📞 Phone: (02) 9710 0333
📧 Email: Contact Council through the online contact form.
💻 Online Animal Reporting Portal:
https://www.sutherlandshire.nsw.gov.au/your-council/contact-us/contact-us-online
Council's online reporting system allows you to report:
- Dog attacks
- Dogs roaming off leash
- Barking dogs
- Lost and found dogs or cats
- Nuisance cats
- Other animal-related concerns
If a dog attack or roaming dog is occurring at the time of reporting, Council asks that you call immediately on (02) 9710 0333 rather than submitting an online request.
📝 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)
- Details of any injuries to people or animals
- Any photographs, videos or witness information that may assist Council's investigation
Council Officers have powers under the Companion Animals Act 1998 to investigate reported dog attacks and, where appropriate, seize dogs involved in attacks.
🚨 Emergency
If there is an immediate threat to life or a serious emergency, call 000.
If a dog attack occurs outside Council business hours, contact your local NSW Police Station. If a dog attack or roaming dog is happening right now, call Sutherland Shire Council on (02) 9710 0333 immediately.
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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 Sutherland 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 Sutherland Shire Council website for the most up-to-date information.