What to know if you’re getting a new pet
Companion animals improve the lives of many people in our area. Here’s what to know before you bring one home.
Pets
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Find your purr-fect match at our animal shelter
We’re offering discounted adoption fees on dogs and cats for a limited time.
Sydney is in for a hot summer. Are you ready?
A checklist to prepare you, your loved ones and your pets for the warmer season
Meet your new best friend at our animal shelter open day
Animal lovers unite: Mark your diary for half-price adoptions, discounted microchipping and fun for the whole family.
Register your pet for safer, happier communities
Let’s make Sydney a city where every wagging tail finds its way home.
All aboard! Help get cats and dogs along for the ride
Sign the petition and show your support for pets on public transport
Cat lovers: Now's your chance to make a difference
We’re offering half price adoptions for cats and kittens with discounted microchipping until Saturday 15 July.
New program to train dogs as assistance animals
The City of Sydney has partnered with mindDog to run the training program.
Pet owners urged to be cautious and ensure vaccines are up to date
A Newtown dog has become the first confirmed case of leptospirosis this year near our area.
Boosting efforts to reduce rats across the city
Construction across the city centre is stirring up rat populations – but we have a plan and you can do your bit too.
8 things to know if you’ve just moved to the City of Sydney area
From bin nights to transport options, here’s all the info you need to help you settle in – and make the most of – your new inner Sydney neighbourhood.
Free workshops help tackle common strata issues
Strata Skills 101 sessions to cover pets, levies and noisy neighbours.
All paws aboard for Surry Hills pet day
September's Northcott Pet Day was all about looking after the city’s 4-legged friends – and their owners.
Turning point for online directory that connects pets with minders
Find out the secret behind Mad Paws’ success, from a university student’s brainchild to profitable business.
Tails of Sydney: Episode 5 – Cats
Cats may be the internet’s favourite animal but in a city they can cause a few problems. So how do we solve a problem like street cats?
Tails of Sydney: Episode 3 – Urban farming
Bee hives are popping up in more spots around the city, and we learn about keeping chickens as pets in Sydney.
Tails of Sydney: Episode 1 – Dogs
Meet Bailey Haggarty, assistant director of seagulls at Australian National Maritime Museum.
