📅 Information verified: 15 July 2026
📍 Upper Hunter Shire Council
🌐 Official Council Website
🔗 https://www.upperhunter.nsw.gov.au/
📞 Report to
Upper Hunter Shire Council Rangers
⏰ When to report
Report dog attacks, roaming dogs, aggressive dogs and other animal-related concerns as soon as possible. Council encourages residents to report issues promptly so Rangers can investigate and respond appropriately. You can report most issues online, and emergency animal control matters are available after hours.
💻 How to report
📞 Phone: (02) 6540 1100
📧 Email: council@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au
💻 Online Animal Reporting Portal:
https://www.upperhunter.nsw.gov.au/Residents/Report-an-issue
Council's online reporting system allows residents to report animal control issues and other Ranger-related concerns. For emergencies involving animal control, Council also provides an after-hours emergency service.
📝 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)
- Whether the dog is still roaming
- Any photographs, videos or witness information that may assist Council's investigation
Providing detailed information helps Council investigate the incident effectively.
🚨 Emergency
If there is an immediate threat to life or a serious emergency, call 000.
For after-hours emergencies involving animal control, contact Upper Hunter Shire Council on (02) 6540 1100. Council's after-hours emergency service covers animal control as well as roads, bridges, water, sewerage and landfill emergencies.
🩷 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 Upper Hunter 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 Upper Hunter Shire Council website for the most up-to-date information.