Pets

We love our pets. Dogs, cats and other animals are popular pets in the Redlands. However, we also share our gardens and public areas with wildlife such as koalas and birds. 

Council recognises the need for clear policies and guidelines so pets and their owners can enjoy living in the Redlands in harmony with the natural environment.

Dogs

To make sure dogs, owners and neighbours live happily side by side, be a responsible owner. Keep your dog within your yard and control its barking behaviour. 

Walk your dog regularly and remove droppings from public areas. Eco-friendly dog tidy bags are available from Council's Cleveland and Capalaba Customer Service Centres as well as from Animal Control Officers. There are currently 15 dog off leash areas in the Redlands. Be aware of prohibited areas for dogs such as within 10 metres of children's playground and public barbeque facilities.

All dogs over three months must be registered. To register your dog in the Redlands, you will have to fill in a form and pay a fee. You can download an application form online or do it personally at Council.
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Cats

Make sure your cat wears an identification tag - if it does not have a tag and is trapped off your property and impounded, it will be considered a stray. As most cats spend more time hunting at night than during the day and many native animals are more active at dusk, dawn and at night, keeping your cat indoors at night would reduce the number of attacks on native fauna. Put bells on your cat's collar to help warn wildlife of its approach.

Animal Shelter

Redland City Council maintains an Animal Shelter for the care of lost or stray animals until they are claimed by their owner. The animals are kept for a specific time before it is transported to the RSPCA. 
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Wildlife

Redland City is recognised as an area of special environmental significance. The combination of bushland, vegetated creek corridors and fringing coastal wetlands have created a mosaic of habitats which support a variety of flora and fauna. You can help wildlife by ensuring that your property has fauna friendly fencing. If a kangaroo, koala or bandicoot can easily negotiate a fence then it would probably not be a barrier to most other wildlife and is considered fauna friendly.

Injured animals

Do not attempt a rescue unless you are confident that you will not be harmed and your actions will save the injured animal. It may be in pain and will defend itself. A box or washing basket placed over the injured animal is often an effective way to retain them until help arrives. If you find any sick or injured wildlife, contact the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service, Daisy Hill Koala Centre, on ph 3299 1032. Alternatively, you can call the 24-hour Redlands Wildlife Rescue on ph 3833 4031 or call your local veterinarian.