Rockhampton Regional Council Officers will be conducting animal inspections at properties in Norman Gardens, starting 7 July.
The inspections are part of the regular Animal Inspection Program to ensure animal owners are adhering to relevant State and Local Laws, which require pets to be microchipped and registered.
Officers will also be checking that owners are maintaining suitable enclosures for their animals.
Planning and Regulation Councillor Grant Mathers explained that microchipping is important because it ensures any cats or dogs who become lost can be reunited with their owners.
"The focus of the program is making sure pets are being kept responsibly," Cr Mathers said.
"If you've microchipped your pet, kept their registration up to date, and care for your cat or dog responsibly— you are doing the right thing.
"The program ensures pet owners are following all relevant Local Laws, which are intended to protect the welfare of animals.
"Inspection programs also give Council officers and members of the community an opportunity to discuss any concerns around responsible pet ownership."
Inspections will be conducted throughout the suburb of Norman Gardens over a 12-week period, from 7 July to 28 September.
Inspection times will take place between 7am to 6pm, Mondays to Sundays.
Residents are also reminded that dog registration renewal notices will be issued in July and are due at the end of August.
Dog owners are eligible for a discount if the registration is paid by the due date.
Convenient payment options include in-person payments at Customer Service Centres, online via the eServices webpage, BPAY, or by contacting Council's Customer Service Centre.
Residents who need to update their address details can contact Customer Service on 4932 9000.
