04/08/2026
Companion Animal Center & Registration fees and charges as of 1st July 2026.
Microchipping $51.00
Surrender of animal - $225
Release fee – First Impounding $36.00 plus microchipping and registration costs if applicable.
Second or subsequent impounding $81.00
Sustenance fee per day, including day impounded and day released $31.00
Lifetime registration for NSW
Dog - by 12 weeks or when sold/given away if earlier than 12 weeks of age $84.00
Dog additional Fee - Not desexed by 6 months of age - $198.00
Dog/Cat- desexed - sold/transferred from pound/shelter or rehoming Organisation - $0
Dog/Cat eligible pensioner - $37.00
Cat - by 12 weeks of age or when sold/given away if earlier than 12 weeks of age - $74.00
ANNUAL PERMITS AS OF 1 JULY 2026
Un-desexed Cat - Cat not desexed by 4 months of age - $104.00
Dangerous Dog - Dog Declared to be Dangerous - $247.00
Restricted Dog - Dog Declared to be a restricted breed or restricted by birth - $247.00
Late fees may apply on registrations and permits - late fees - $25.00
For a full list of Tamworth Regional Council fees and charges can be located at
Tamworth Regional Council - Fees & Charges - Fees & Charges