New South Wales

Pet registration rules

Checked 20 Jul 2026Source: petregistry.nsw.gov.au

Cats and dogs must be microchipped and registered once-for-life on the NSW Pet Registry; desexed pets pay a much lower fee.

Renting with pets

Checked 20 Jul 2026Source: nsw.gov.au

From 2025 landlords must respond to pet requests within a set timeframe and may refuse only on prescribed grounds.

First-year plans

• Puppy first-year plan
• Kitten first-year plan

Restricted dog breeds

Places

• Sydney dog parks
• Sydney vets
• Sydney dog-friendly dining