At the 25 February 2025 Council Meeting, Council resolved to implement alterations to the Fees and Charges – Management of Animals, and place on public exhibition for 28-days.
The proposed changes are as follows:
| Fee Description | Current Fees | Proposed Fees |
| Surrender of Dogs/Cats to Council | $300 | $320 |
| Initial Administration Fee | $113 | $99 (Dogs) $69 (Cats & Pocket Pets) |
| Maintenance Fee for Impounded Animals per dog/cat per day | $57 | Dogs: $79 Dangerous Dogs/Council Holds: $99 Cats/Pocket Pets: $39 |
| Return of a Stray Dog to Owner (when dog is microchipped and registered) | $102 | No changes |
Have your Say
You are invited to provide feedback on the proposed changes to the management of animals fees and charges.
By email, to council@strathfield.nsw.gov.au
By mail, addressed to Strathfield Council, PO Box 120, Strathfield NSW 2135. Please mark your submission Proposed Changes to Management of Animals Fees and Charges – Public Exhibition
Last day to provide feedback is 5pm on Thursday 27 March 2025.
What happens next?
The feedback received will be considered when the proposed changes are further considered at the next meeting of Council.
