About Dogs and Cats Online
| IMPORTANT NOTICE: DACO System Maintenance The Dogs and Cats Online (DACO) system is currently unavailable due to system maintenance. To register a dog or cat, register as a breeder, update your details, or for any other dog or cat related enquiries, please contact your local council directly. |
Keep Your Contact Details Up to Date
Keeping your contact information current in Dogs and Cats Online is essential for every dog and cat owner.
If your pet goes missing or we need to get in touch about important matters related to dog and cat management, having the right contact details ensures we can reach you quickly.
Have you recently moved house, changed your phone number, or updated your email address?
Take a moment to update your details in Dogs and Cats Online.
Need help logging in? Contact your local council for assistance.
Owner accounts
When you first register in Dogs and Cats Online, you create an ‘owner account’. Adding an email address allows you to log into your owner account and self-manage your details. Your dog and cat records are linked to your owner account. You can register new dogs and cats to your owner account as you welcome new pets into your home. Your username will always be your email address. If you forget your password, you can easily reset it. Councils can register dogs and cats for owners who don’t have an email address or internet access.
The following information is recorded on your owner account:
- Your name, address, phone numbers and email address;
- Your council;
- Date of birth;
- Breeder and business information;
- Payment history.
Dog and cat records
Dog and cat records contain the following information:
- Owner summary;
- Microchip and desexing details;
- Physical description of the animal;
- Location animal is kept;
- Where animal was acquired;
- Control orders if applicable (dogs);
- Any exemptions or accreditations.
Owners are sent annual notices to renew their Council registration or confirm their details are correct. Checking your details annually ensures that all dogs and cats have the best chance of being returned quickly if they are found wandering.
Private microchip registries
In addition to Dogs and Cats Online, owners may choose to register their dog or cat’s microchip on a private microchip registry. These registries are not associated with Dogs and Cats Online.