Keeping a pet in Brisbane

Find information on keeping an animal, animal laws the responsibilities of owning a pet in Brisbane. Also find information on Council dog parks and locations.

Council provides over 160 dog off-leash areas (commonly known as dog parks) across Brisbane. We even have parks specifically designed for small dogs.

Learn about your responsibilities as a cat owner in Brisbane, including cat care tips, buying a cat and cat permits.

While cats and dogs are our most popular pets, there are responsibilities to keeping other types of pets. Learn about the responsibilities of owning a bird, fish, reptile or other animal.

Find out what constitutes an animal noise nuisance, how animal noise complaints are handled and how to report a noise nuisance.

Learn what to do in the event of a dog attack and how dogs and other animals can be declared dangerous and regulated. Find out more about restricted breeds in Brisbane.