Can I sell or give away a restricted breed dog? What happens if my restricted breed dog strays or is lost?
If a restricted breed dog goes missing, strays or dies, or is lost, the owner, or a person on behalf of the owner, must notify the council as soon as possible. Failure to notify the council may incur a penalty of up to $2,600. A restricted breed dog may only be sold after the buyer has received prior approval from their council. Once the council has approved the transfer the seller must notify their council within 24 hours of completion of the sale. Failure to notify the council may incur a penalty of up to $2,600. A restricted breed dog must not be allowed to stray or be abandoned. It is also an offence under the Animal Welfare Act 1993 to abandon an animal. Under that Act, abandonment of an animal is an offence punishable by a fine of up to $13,000 and/or imprisonment for up to 12 months.
