Owning a pet is a long-term commitment that brings great rewards - but also important responsibilities.
Pets can provide companionship, improve wellbeing, encourage exercise, and enhance quality of life. Understanding both the benefits and responsibilities of pet ownership is key to ensuring a positive experience for you, your pet, and your community.
Your responsibilities
- Provide proper care
Ensure your pet has suitable food, clean water, shelter, and a safe, comfortable living environment. - Meet health needs
Arrange regular veterinary care, vaccinations, and parasite control to keep your pet healthy. - Ensure identification
Make sure your pet can be easily identified—this includes microchipping and keeping your contact details up to date. - Control and supervise your pet
Prevent your pet from straying, causing nuisance, or posing a risk to others. Dogs should be kept under control in public spaces. - Clean up after your pet
Always pick up and dispose of pet waste responsibly to maintain a clean and safe environment. - Consider others
Ensure your pet does not cause excessive noise, damage, or distress to neighbours or wildlife. - Commit for life
Pets are not a short-term responsibility—make sure you can provide care for the entirety of your pet’s life.
Before registering your pet, please take a moment to read our full Responsible Pet Ownership Guide.
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