Community & Business
2 March, 2025
Dog patrol set for Dimbulah
A CRACKDOWN on stray dogs will begin in Dimbulah this month following approval of a new inspection program by Mareeba Shire Council.
“Councillors, you are well aware we have received many complaints from Dimbulah residents about wandering dogs in that community so this is absolutely essential,” Mayor Angela Toppin said at the meeting, with agreement from councillors that it was long overdue.
Council officers will begin patrolling for wandering dogs and conducting spot registration and microchip checks in March for a three-month program.
“Council officers will doorknock in Dimbulah and surrounding areas to check that dogs are safely contained on properties to prevent dogs from wandering into the streets and becoming lost, injured or potentially harming other dogs or people,” Mayor Toppin said.
She also reiterated the importance of registration of dogs to council so that if they were lost and taken to the pound owners could be contacted promptly.
Keeping contact details up to date was also important for renewal notices.
