How Does the Council Deal with Barking Complaints?

Due to the extensive resources needed to deal with individual barking dogs, Council's policy is to advise the dog's owner that a complaint has been received and to send them an information package which should assist in addressing the problem.

Council staff will include their street on regular dog patrols to assess the situation. The person who lodged the complaint is advised of this action and it is recommended that they contact the dog owner to discuss the matter. Other options open to the complaints include contacting; "Barking Solutions" Phone: 1902 220 221 or take civil action against the owner of the barking dog.

If your dog does end up a prisoner at the Katherine Dog Pound the following information may help you to bail him/her out.

Katherine Town Council regularly have dogs for sale from the pound where they have been found abandoned, handed in or picked up without identification by members of the public.

People are welcome to purchase the animals at a cost of $29.00 - for further information on finding a new family pet, including registration details please contact Council's Ranger on 08 8972 5500.

Don't let your new best friend be a Pound Puppy for too long!

Please note - the pound is open from 8.00am to 4.00pm, Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) by appointment only.

Mark (Trumby) Flynn

Senior Ranger

Phone: (08) 8972 5500

Fax: (08) 8971 0305

Email: recordsSPAMFILTER@ktc.nt.gov.au

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