Dog Attack or Harassment
Dog Attack Information
What to do if a dog attacks:
After a dog attack, you should seek medical and/or veterinary treatment as a priority.
When safe to do so, you must report the attack to Council. You can contact our animal management team on 8671 0010 or after-hours call 8671 0010 and press option 2 for immediate assistance.
Report the incident ASAP
Like all serious incidents, time is a critical factor in dealing with dog attacks. This is especially important if the offending dog is wandering at large and still poses a risk to the public or other animals.
To help Council investigators, please try to gather the following information before contacting us:
- The date, time and exact location of the attack. If you’re not sure, use your GPS equipped smart phone to check on a map.
- A description of the offending dog - name tag/collar, breed, colour, sex, and markings.
- If you were with another person, please provide a description of the owner/person - name, address, contact phone number, male or female, age, hair colour, clothing.
- If a car was involved and the offender drove away with the dog - car registration number, make, model, colour.
- A description and photographs of any injuries and location on your body, the victim’s body and/or the pet's body.
You should also keep copies of any medical certificates, and vet or doctor bills as evidence.
More information about dog attacks can be found here.