FAQs

No, the program is only available to Isaac Regional Council residents.

• Microchipping is mandatory for the program Council is hosting as part of our partnership with Isaac's local veterinarians. This allows for accurate identification and record keeping.
• The free dog registration is only available alongside the microchipping.
• Dog registration is a legal requirement from your dog reaching 12 weeks of age. We recommend you register your pet immediately by visiting one of Council's customer service centres. If your dog is under 12 months and is microchipped, you will be eligible for free puppy registration.

No, they can't. A microchip only holds a 12-digit number. For a microchip to be scanned, an officer must be able to be in physical contact with you dog. Once the number is obtained from the microchip using a scanner, the officer would need to access an online data base to look up the owner's information.

Yes, but customers are reminded that registration is a legal requirement from 12 weeks, if your dog is not registered, we recommend you register your pet immediately.

If your dog is under 12 months, you will be eligible for free puppy registration.

Remember that Council is also offering free dog registration for the current registration period for those who microchip their dog at the clinics.

No. Please note that microchipping is different than registration with Council, but both are compulsory.

Microchipping is a means of identifying your dog electronically by putting a microchip under the dog’s skin. Since microchips require no power, there’s nothing that needs to be charged, worn out or replaced. The microchip will last your pet’s lifetime.

Registration is a legal requirement from 12 weeks. if your dog is not registered, we recommend you register your dog immediately. If your dog is under 12 months, you will be eligible for puppy registration.

Registration provides Council with a description of your dog, identifies you as the owner and lists contact information. If your dog is wearing its collar and registration tag and becomes lost or goes wandering, it can be quickly re-united with you.