Every cat and dog over three months old in the City of Melbourne must be registered by 10 April each year.
There are many known benefits to pet ownership but there are many important things to consider before purchasing a pet.
The City of Melbourne recommends that cats and dogs be desexed if they are not intended for breeding. Registration fees are reduced for desexed animals.
Resources to promote responsible pet ownership, including information on registration, desexing, cleaning up after your dog, and leashing requirements.
The City of Melbourne requires dogs to be leashed in all public areas of the municipality except for designated off-leash areas in parks.
All lost and found animals found in the City of Melbourne will be taken to the Lost Dogs' Home.
If you are the owner of a dangerous dog or a restricted breed you need to understand your obligations to the community and yourself.
2012–2015 Domestic Animal Management Plan Review
Disposing of dog waste
Animal management services
Microchipping
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