Benefits of Pet Registration

Benefits of pet registration

There are many benefits in registering your dog or cat with Council.  This includes:

• An identification tag for your pet.  The tag number will identify your pet to Council if your pet is found wandering thereby resulting in a quicker return home;
• Response to dog attacks;
• The collection of stray dogs and cats and feral cats;
• The provision of off leash dog areas;
• Provide a rehoming program for unclaimed dogs and cats;
• Monitoring of ‘Dangerous dogs’, ‘Menacing dogs’ and ‘Restricted Breed dogs’ who reside in our area;
• Monitoring of Domestic Animal Businesses such as Breeding facilities, Boarding facilities and Pet Shops in our area to ensure that they comply with the relevant Code of Practice;
• Response to nuisance dog complaints;
• Operate a safe pound facility;
• Training of Authorised officers; and
• State Government education programs and research into dog and cat welfare.

For further information on the benefits of pet registration visit Animal Welfare Victoria.