📅 Information verified: 15 July 2026
📍 The Hills Shire Council
🌐 Official Council Website
🔗 https://www.thehills.nsw.gov.au/
📞 Report to
The Hills Shire Council Companion Animals Team
⏰ When to report
Report a dog attack immediately, regardless of whether it occurred on public or private property. You should also report wandering, nuisance and barking dogs as soon as possible so Council can investigate. Council provides dedicated reporting pathways for dog attacks, barking dogs, nuisance animals and wandering animals.
💻 How to report
📞 Phone: (02) 9843 0555
📧 Email: council-animals@thehills.nsw.gov.au
💻 Online Animal Reporting Portal:
Council provides online reporting for:
- Dog attacks
- Barking dogs
- Nuisance animals
- Wandering dogs
📝 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
Council will investigate reported dog attacks and has the authority under the Companion Animals Act 1998 to declare a dog dangerous, menacing or restricted, and may seize dogs involved in an attack where appropriate.
🚨 Emergency
If there is an immediate threat to life or a serious emergency, call 000.
For after-hours emergency dog attacks, call (02) 9843 0555 and follow the prompts. Council's after-hours service responds to emergency dog attacks only. Reports of wandering dogs or barking dogs will be attended to during business hours.
🩷 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 The Hills 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 The Hills Shire Council website for the most up-to-date information.