Berri Barmera Council Lost and Found Pets is a page set up entirely dedicated to lost, found and re-
Welcome to the Berri Barmera Council official Lost and Found Pets page! We have created this page as an interactive site where the public can see and hear about the animals that have been seized by Council. Council also intends to use this page to attempt to re-home any animals that Council has been unable to find the original owners. Only Berri Barmera Council Lost and Found Pets adminis
trators are able to post to the page. Please note that relevant posts will be deleted once each animal is no longer under Council’s care. Council recognises that the support from a broad cross section of the community will be required to ensure that the objectives of this page are achieved and your assistance is sincerely appreciated.
26/12/2024
LEASH UP for dog’s sake! 🌳
Council has designated off-leash areas for obedient dogs, like parks and some beaches at certain times but these are always marked by signage. AND your dog must be under ‘effective control’ which means your dog must remain close to you, within your sight at all times and will return to you when called the first time. Dogs that aren’t under effective control in these situations can attract fines for their handlers/owners. If you don’t see a sign don’t do it and if you can’t control your dog, don’t risk it.
19/12/2024
LEASH UP for dog’s sake! 🐾🐕🦺
Wondering what to buy your dog for Christmas? A leash! Don’t let your dog be another statistic, leash up! Learn more >> https://bit.ly/3nHaZR7
12/12/2024
Did you know? 🐾
In South Australia, you must keep your dog on a leash no longer than 2 metres unless in an area marked by council signage (some parks and some beach areas). If your dog is off leash in an approved area marked by signage, it must stay close to you, within your sight and return to you on the first call. Learn more >> https://bit.ly/3nHaZR7
25/11/2024
South Australian pet owners please be aware!
The Dog and Cat Management Board has advised of an email scam currently circulating advising pet owners their animal's microchip has expired and is unregistered. The scam is asking owners to pay a $28 fee to update their animal's registration.
Please be aware this is a scam and is not an official email from Dogs and Cats Online.
DO NOT click on any links and DO NOT provide any personal information or credit card details. If you have any concerns, please contact the Dog and Cat Management Board.
Dog registrations are overdue and late fees now apply.
Visit Dogs and Cats Online to renew your furry friend's registration 👉 www.dogsandcatsonline.com.au.
Didn't receive your registration renewal? Please contact Berri Barmera Council on 8582 1922 and speak to our customer service team.
04/09/2024
🐶"Don't forget to register me" 🐶
Dog Registrations are now overdue. To avoid late fees being added, please pay by Sunday 8th September 2024.
📫Didn't receive your registration renewal?
Please contact Berri Barmera Council on 85821922 and speak to our customer service team.
04/09/2024
Now that the weather is warming up, the snakes are coming out from hibernation. A bite from a snake is often fatal without treatment. The venom can cause damage to muscles and can cause bleeding. Unfortunately, if bitten, death can occur within 5-10 minutes! The onset of signs can vary hugely, so it is best to seek Veterinary attention as soon as possible. A lot of snakes can be found near water ways (river, lake) or in amongst longer grasses/shrubs.
What do you see?
The signs of snake bite differ between cats and dogs. A cats symptoms can include weakness, reduced ability to blink with larger size pupils, reduced ability to eat, a rabbit hopping gait or complete paralysis. Cats are much more resistant to the effects of snake venom than dogs, and usually develop symptoms more slowly. It is still important to seek urgent veterinary care if you suspect your cat has been bitten. In some cats it has been known to take up to 24 hours before signs of severe fatal envenomation becomes evident.
Dogs will often collapse and appear to recover before developing severe signs of paralysis. This is commonly a sign that the dog has received a fatal dose of venom into their system. They can also become weak, drool, shake, and appear anxious and pant. Their gum colour will go from pink to bluey grey if they are having trouble breathing. Dogs can also vomit and lose control of their bowels if bitten by a snake.
What can you do?
If you have any reason to suspect your pet has been bitten by a snake you can bring them in for monitoring. It is better to be safe than sorry.
Always call the clinic first to advise that you are on your way. This will assist us to prepare for your arrival with the necessary equipment and medications.
If the snake has been killed, please bring the snake for identification. Positive identification of the type of snake can be critical to the choice of antivenom given to the snake bite patient. Always handle with care and appreciate the dangers of handling a venomous snake, even if it is dead. DO NOT BRING THE SNAKE IN IF IT IS ALIVE.
What do we do?
Upon arrival, it is important for your pet to be weighed as soon as they come in. This is crucial to providing the correct amounts of medication. We will then place an intravenous catheter into your pet’s leg so that medication can be given straight into the blood stream if needed. We will then aim to check your pets clotting time with a blood test, followed by an attempt to acquire a urine sample, pending the status of your pets’ vital signs. If you are certain that your pet has been bitten, then administration of antivenom will be given with consent.
The cost for a snake bite treatment can start from $1500 and ranges depending on the severity of the envenomation and whether mechanical ventilation/support is required.
22/07/2024
Have you received your dog and cat registration renewal?
If not, please contact the Berri Barmera Council for assistance.
You can pay your registration renewals;
🐾 online at www.dogsandcatsonline.com.au
🐾 in person at 5 Riverview Drive, Berri
🐾 via phone on 8582 1922
05/07/2024
Keeping you cat home 🐱🏡 Home cats are safe from other animals and traffic. Home cats make better neighbour's. Home cats preserve wildlife. More info >>https://bit.ly/3AqkNFn
21/06/2024
Breeding and selling dogs and cats 🐱🐶🐾
South Australia has laws to regulate the breeding, sale and welfare of dogs and cats. When you become an owner, you have legal obligations too. So before you buy your new furry family member, check the person selling your new pet is operating within the law and understand you too have obligations as a dog or cat owner. Here’s how > https://bit.ly/3rmycJS
14/06/2024
🏠 Moving house? Don’t forget to update your details in www.dogsandcatsonline.com.au so if your dog or cat goes walkabout, it has a better chance of getting back to you. When our Community Safety officers find dogs and cats (or one is handed in) they’ll scan it for a microchip, then look up its registration record to get your furry friend back home to you. Need assistance updating your details? Please contact our friendly customer service team on 8582 1922
28/12/2023
27/11/2023
☔️⚡️⚠️ Pet Owners
With the Riverland being on a severe weather warning, please ensure your pets are safe and secure during the bad weather that is on the way.
During these bad weather conditions we experience an influx of loose and sometimes injured animals because they are frightened and need somewhere safe to hide. Please keep them comforted, safe and secure.
04/09/2023
We all know dogs need to be registered … desexed and microchipped too. Well, so do cats. If you have a cat and it’s not registered (even if your council doesn’t charge a registration fee, you still need to register it) please do it now. >> https://bit.ly/3wphACN
01/09/2023
Dog registration is now overdue. Please complete your registration online at www.dogsandcatsonline.com.au or contact Berri Barmera Council on 8582 1922 for assistance.
11/04/2023
Council, together with the Riverland Veterinary Clinic (Berri), are offering a dog desexing and vaccination subsidy program for the 2022/2023 financial year.
Dog owners who meet the eligibility criteria and animal conditions, will receive a reduction towards the cost of dog desexing and vaccination.
To find out if you are eligible or to apply, please contact the Council office on 85821922 or the Riverland Veterinary Clinic (Berri) on 8582 1222.
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Welcome to the Berri Barmera Council official Lost and Found Pets page!
We have created this page as an interactive site where the public can see and hear about the animals that have been found by Berri Barmera Council’s Authorised Officers. Berri Barmera Council also intends to use this page to attempt to re-home any animals that Council has been unable to find the original owners. Only Berri Barmera Council’s Lost and Found Pets administrators are able to post to the page. Please note that all relevant posts will be deleted once each animal is no longer under Berri Barmera Council’s care.
On this page you will also see some useful information in regards to Dog and Cat registration, tips and advice in caring for your pets. Below are some useful websites for animal information and animal laws.
Dogs and Cats Online is South Australia's central database for microchipped and registered dogs and cats, breeder registration and registration payments.
Dogs and Cats Online (DACO) is a self service program that will allow pet owners to better manage their own details and it will streamline dog and cat management in South Australia saving councils and ratepayers time and money.
If you need to report a lost animal or if you have found one please phone 8582 1922 (this service works after hours as well).
Berri Barmera Council recognises that the support from a broad cross section of the community will be required to ensure that the objectives of this page are achieved and your assistance is sincerely appreciated.
