Contacting Council Rangers

Need Ranger assistance?
Call: 0417 890 889 (available after hours for emergencies only)

Ranger Responsibilities

Council’s Rangers are responsible for a wide range of duties across the Glen Innes Severn local government area. These include:

  • Impounding and releasing animals from the pound
  • Responding to animal-related incidents, including dog attacks and livestock on roads
  • Enforcing companion animal microchipping and registration requirements
  • Monitoring and enforcing on-street parking regulations
  • Trapping nuisance or unrestrained animals
  • Enforcing environmental compliance

Note: Council Rangers cannot investigate cases of animal cruelty. These matters should be referred to the RSPCA or Animal Welfare League.

Rangers operate under the following legislation:

  • Companion Animals Act 1998
  • Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997
  • Local Government Act 1993

After-Hours Emergencies

For emergency situations as detailed below, please contact the NSW Police.

 An emergency is classified as:

  • A dog attack, and/or

  • Unsupervised or roaming livestock on a classified road (highway)

For all other matters, please call during normal business hours.

If you call after hours:

  • Leave a clear message
  • The Ranger will return your call the next business day

 

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