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                    Animal management services

                    A woman walking past a metal statue of a cartoon dog near City Square.
                    City of Melbourne provides animal management services including registration, investigation and education about responsible pet ownership.

                    ​City of Melbourne pound

                    Cats, dogs and livestock are taken to the City of Melbourne pound provided by The Lost Dogs’ Home at 2 Gracie Street, North Melbourne.

                    If you have a lost or found pet, find out more.

                    Pet ownership education

                    Our education campaign continues to increase the level of responsible pet ownership in the community through access to information and advice for pet owners and the general public.

                    Animal management officers respond to requests to investigate dog attacks, dangerous and restricted breed dogs and reports of barking dogs. They also register and oversee domestic animal businesses such as pet shops, animal shelters and boarding facilities in the municipality.

                    Pets in parks and public places

                    Animal management officers, park rangers and local laws officers patrol public areas and parks to ensure compliance with laws such as leashing, picking up after dogs and animal registration.

                    Guidance on keeping cats and dogs

                    Dogs, Cats, Neighbours and You is a practical consumer guide to the law about owning a dog or cat. The guide is produced by Victoria Legal Aid. You can view or download this booklet online, or contact us online or call 03 9658 9658 to order a copy of the brochure.​

                    The Victorian Government has introduced a code of practice for the private keeping of dogs and cats. The codes have been developed to provide guidance for pet owners to safeguard the welfare of both cats and dogs, and include information on nutrition, health, housing, transport, training, socialisation and exercise.

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