Woofstock: Walkies, Treats and Free Microchipping

Shellharbour City Council is inviting the community to a pawsome day out to celebrate all things dog at Woofstock on Sunday 22 June, from 10am to 2pm at The Waterfront Shell Cove.

Caption: Give a dog a furever home this Woofstock. Image courtesy of Shellharbour City Council.

This free event will be a tail wagging good time for local dog owners and their furry friends, with giveaways, fun activities, and practical support.

Council will have a stall offering free microchipping for Shellharbour City residents, and will also help check that your pet’s microchip and registration details are up to date. These quick checks make it easier to return lost pets home and can help avoid the cost of a stay at the pound.

There will also be some friendly dogs currently available for adoption and looking for their furever homes. Council staff will be on hand to answer questions, share tips and chat about what responsible pet ownership means in our local area.

Woofstock is also a great chance to learn more about the rules that help everyone live well with animals in our neighbourhoods.

Shellharbour Mayor Chris Homer said Council is committed to making it easier for residents to do the right thing when it comes to caring for their pets.

“Between January and March this year, Council rehomed or returned 100% of the dogs that came into our care,” he said.

“This is a fantastic outcome and shows that our residents are doing the right thing by microchipping their pets and keeping their contact details up to date."

The recently updated Keeping of Animals in Residential Areas Policy supports that same goal, encouraging responsible pet ownership, reducing nuisance issues, and helping make sure pets are kept in a way that’s safe, healthy and respectful of others.
Council’s involvement in Woofstock brings the policy to life by promoting good pet habits and helping people and their pets live well together.

For more details about Woofstock visit here. To learn more about responsible pet ownership, head to Council’s Owning Pets page. For policy information, see the Keeping of Animals page.