Animal Registration

Published on 26 March 2025

It is a requirement under the Animal Management (Cats & Dogs) Act 2008 that all dogs over three months of age are registered with Burke Shire Council if they reside within the Burke Shire local government area. To register your dog, you must be 16 years or older.

If you change address, you must also update your details with Council within 14 days. Dog registrations are valid for 12 months from date of registration.

Dog registrations are valid for 12 months from date of registration.

Benefits of registering your pet

Registering your dog is an important part of being a responsible pet owner. In addition to a microchip, dog registration identifies your dog as your property and gives your council important information about your dog’s breed, size and home address. This information, along with the money raised through registration, goes directly back into the services your council provides in relation to animal management.

How to register your pet

In order to register your pet, you must complete an application form and make payment of applicable fees. Forms can be obtained via:

Burke Shire Council website
From the Main Administration Building – 65 Musgrave Street, Burketown
Email request – gedwards@burke.qld.gov.au

Once application has been completed, please return to Graham Edwards, Works and Services Administration Office, Beames St Burketown or email gedwards@burke.qld.gov.au.

Fees

Cat Registration - entire $ 11.00 per annum
Cat registration – desexed $ 2.00 per annum
Dog Registration - entire $ 11.00 per annum
Dog Registration - desexed $ 2.00 per annum
Replacement tags $ 6.00 per animal

Yours sincerely

Dan McKinlay
Chief Executive Officer