Give your pet some love this Wednesday

Published on 25 March 2026

A pet owner’s mind can boggle when keeping up with all of its needs.

Nambucca Valley Council General Manager Bede Spannagle said Council has teamed up with Midcoast Vets to provide a care day on Wednesday 1 April to support pet owners with discounted vaccinations, health checks and information.

“A pet’s needs and a pet owner’s responsibilities under the Companions Animals Act 1998 are quite intricate,” he said.

“To support concession-card holders and locals, we are jointly delivering a Pet Care Day in Macksville on Wednesday 1 April 2026.

“Council Rangers will be available to check if your dog or cat has a microchip inserted, as required by regulation, and check whether your contact details attached to the chip are correct.

“If your dog or cat is not microchipped, you can book in for a free appointment on 1 April and get your pet microchipped for free.”

Veterinarian Patrick O’Donoghue will be available on the day to provide discounted basic health checks for dogs.

“For a heavily discounted fee of $40.00, concession card holders can book their dog in for a health check and vaccination,” he said.

“To secure your place, please contact Macksville Vet Clinic to book in and pay prior to the 1st of April.

“The vaccination will help to protect dogs against parvovirus, distemper virus, and hepatitis.”

Pet Care Day will be held at Macksville Vet Clinic, 19 River Street, Macksville, on Wednesday 1 April 2026 from 9am.

To book in for the $40 dog basic health check:

• Contact the Macksville Vet Clinic on 6568 1252 and register attendance

• Prior to 1 April, visit the clinic and show your pension card and pay $40

• Attend the clinic on 1 April at your appointment time.

To check if your dog or cat is microchipped:

• Drop in at any time to the Macksville Vet Clinic’s carpark, starting from 9am on 1 April.

To get your dog or cat microchipped:

• Contact the Macksville Vet Clinic on 6568 1252 and register attendance

• Attend the clinic on 1 April at your appointment time and gain a free pet’s microchipping consultation.

Join us for Pet Care Day – it’s sure to be a fun-filled event packed with exciting giveaways, including treats your pets will love. If attending, please ensure your dog is on a lead and your cat is transported in a carrier.

ALL MEDIA ENQUIRIES TO:

Mr Bede Spannagle

GENERAL MANAGER

02 6568 2555