Dog owners are reminded that under the Dog & Cat Management Act 1995 it is an offence to allow a dog to be at large, whether the dog is registered or not. A dog is deemed to be wandering at large when it is unaccompanied by a responsible person who can exercise effective control over the animal.
Effective control is when the dog is on a leash that is no more than 2 metres in length. Please note that under amendments to the Dog and Cat Management Act all dogs that are on public land must be on a leash. The owner or person responsible for a dog that is found wandering at large will be expiated a fee of $210.00 for the offence.
Dogs found wandering at large by Council’s Authorised Officers will be returned to the owner if possible or impounded at Council's facility.
Complaints and/or enquiries in relation to wandering dogs should be advised in writing or by telephone to Council's Registrar of Dogs, Leith McEvoy on (08) 8721 0444 or info@dcgrant.sa.gov.au.