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New Companion Animal Shelter

New Companion Animal Shelter

Companion Animal Shelter and Registrations Fees

Last modified: August 14, 2008 - 9:27 AM

The new Regional Companion Animals Shelter commenced operation during May 2002. It can be found by taking the Armidale Airport entrance to Saumarez Road. Follow Saumarez Road to the left and out of the Airport carpark.  The entrance to the Shelter is approximately 20 meters past where the road turns to gravel and on the left hand side of the road.

 The Shelter is open to the public between 9am-11am and 2:30pm-5:30pm on weekdays and 9am-10am on Saturdays.

You can contact the Shelter on (02) 6771 5498 or by email to: yespets@tpg.com.au

The Shelter is closed to the public on Sundays and Public Holidays.


Microchip Implants

Microchip Implants are available from the Animal Shelter during open hours and by appointment outside of open hours. Dogs and Cats over the age of 12 weeks must be protected by permanent identification (microchip implant).

A dog or cat may not be sold or given away unless it is first micro chipped and details of the new owner placed onto the NSW Companion Animals Register. Exemptions include cats born before 1 July 1998 and working dogs.


Lifetime Registration Fees for Dogs and Cats

  • Standard Non-desexed - $150
  • Desexed animals - $40
  • Pensioner for desexed animals only - $15
  • Animals not desexed but kept by recognised breeder for breeding purposes - $40

Fees as per the Companion Animals Regulation 1999 - Clause 18 - Registration Fee

For further information on Companion Animals legislation click here.


Equipment Sales and Hire

The Animal Shelter has a range of animal management equipment available for sale and hire and activities to assist pet owners:

  • Citronella Spray Anti Bark Collars
  • Electronic Containment Systems
  • Kennel Runs
  • Catteries
  • Dog traps
  • Cat traps
  • Carry cages
  • Dog Training and Pet owner workshops.

The following link will take you to the website - Companion Animal Shelter Website

Contact details
Phil Evans
02 6771 5498 (ph)
02 6772 9275 (fax)
pevans@armidale.nsw.gov.au


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