The animals and pets is all about our favourite animals.

Currently in this section we have the following:-

General Pet Health Articles

• NEW: Choosing The Perfect Pup - Are you thinking of enhancing your life with a new pup for Christmas? Take some time to think about the breed and type of dog you to save you a lifetime of turmoil. Tips and advice Information from Petalia.

• House Soiling In Cats - Is your cat soiling its reputation by doing its 'ones and twos' around the house, and not in its litter tray? Advice from Petalia.
• Desexing? Do Your Dog a Favour! - Information on the benefits of desexing your dogs from Petalia.
• Caution with Rat Baits - how to ensure the safety of your children, pets and wildlife in your area whilst dispatching the rats as quickly and humanely as possible
• The Dog Walk - Training your puppy to behave on outings
• Snail Bait Poisoning in Pets - How baits to eliminate a garden pest can be fatal for your pets
• Killer Lilies - Dangerous plants for your cats

Local Information

• Local Dog Parks & Off Leash Areas
• Lost Pets & Rescue Animal Facilities

Lost Pets, Rescue & Animal welfare:

• Blacktown City Council Animal Holding Facility
  • Located at 415 Flushcombe, Road Prospect (Corner of Flushcombe Road and Great Western Highway).
  • Ph: 9839 6160 or 9839 6161
  • Opening Hours:
    • Monday to Friday 7am to 3:30 pm
    • Saturday 9am to 11am
    • Closed Sundays and Public Holidays.
• Cordelia's Canine Rescue:
  • Visit www.cordysrescue.com
• Hawkesbury Companion Animal Shelter:
  • 10 Mulgrave Rd, Mulgrave (McGraths Hill)
  • Ph: 4560 4644.
• Hawkesbury Valley Animal Welfare:
  • Riverstone and Box Hill
  • Visit www.animalwelfareleague.com.au

• Balcombe Heights Reserve, Seven Hill Road, Baulkham Hills
• Castle Hill Showground (lower dog arenas)
• Crestwood Reserve, Peel Road, Baulkham Hills
• Dewhurst Ave Reserve, Castle Hill
• Don Moore Reserve, North Rocks
• Coolong Reserve, Coolong Street, Castle Hill
(within the fenced area)
• Connie Lowe Reserve, Adelphi Street, Rouse Hill (within the fenced area)
• Sherwood Reserve, Hambledon Road, Quakers HIll
• Faulkland Crescent Reserve, Faulkland Crescent, Kings Park (check as was closed until further notice)
• Metella Rd Reserve, Metella Rd, Toongabbie

Other areas further out include:-

• Greenway Park, Shepherds Drive, Cherrybrook
• May Cowper Reserve, North Eastern End, Francis Rd, Rooty Hill
• Tregear Reserve North End, Ellsworth Drive, Tregear

Information On Keeping Pets & Animals

Basic information on keeping pets:

• Ensure your pet has a collar or identification tag
• Microchip and register your pet
• Keep your dog on a lead when not in the off leash areas
• Clear up after your dog poops!
• Ensure your pet has adequate exercise and healthy food
• Have your pet regularly checked by a vet and keep up to date with vaccinations
• Ensure you pet has access to plentiful clean water, especially in summer.

Further information on keeping pets and animals is available from your Local Council.

What local information would you like to see covered in these sections? Let us know by emailing editor@mylocalguide.net.au