Council is reminding pet owners to renew their dog registrations before the August 31 deadline.
The City estimates that there are 140,000 dogs living on the Gold Coast, however only 71,000 (51 per cent) are actually registered.
To encourage compliance, Council is offering free registrations for puppies under 12 months old.
“We’re asking all dog owners to help create a truly pet-friendly city by being responsible dog owners and keeping registrations up to date,” Deputy Mayor Mark Hammel said.
“It is a requirement under state legislation to ensure your dog is registered and importantly helps us reunite lost pets with their family.
“It also helps fund the paw-some facilities we have like off leash dog parks, dog bag dispensers and community education activities.
“For those new puppy owners there is no excuse to avoid registration given it won’t cost you a thing for the first registration.”
Additional fee exemptions are available for assistance dogs, as well as for seniors over 60 and veterans registering up to two desexed dogs.
Anyone caught with an unregistered dog is being warned they could cop a fine of over $300.
