Be a good pet parent and register your best mate

Published on 08 February 2023

Pet owners are being reminded to pay their annual domestic animal registration fees before Monday 10 April.

Corangamite Shire Council Manager Environment and Emergency Lyall Bond said: “We have 2,678 dogs and 1,012 cats registered in the Shire.”

“It is important to register your pets and your details are up to date so if they are lost or stolen or stray, they can be returned home safely,” he said.

“Registration means that as soon as an animal's microchip is scanned our Rangers can contact you and arrange their quick return.

“Of course, the best option is to make sure they don’t get out in the first place.”

Council encourages responsible pet ownership by providing a discounted registration fee for desexed pets.

If you need to register a new pet, click here and complete the Animal Registration Application form, or stop by the Civic Centre to complete a hard copy form. All cats and dogs must be microchipped before they can be registered.

Payment may be made on the Council website, by BPAY, and in person at the Civic Centre, 181 Manifold Street Camperdown or any post office.

Pet registration fees go towards animal management functions such as responding to wandering animals and barking dog complaints, operation of Council’s pound and feral cat trapping. It also goes towards emergency after hours animal management such as dog attacks and wandering stock. Fees also contribute to rehoming of animals. Last year Council rehomed 150 cats and 47 dogs.

“Registering and microchipping your pets is an essential part of responsible pet ownership,” Mr Bond said.

“The Domestic Animals Act 1994 requires dog and cat owners to microchip and register their animals that are three months of age or older with their local council.

Council Local Laws Officers will start inspections after the due date and may fine owners who have not registered or re-registered their dogs and cats in the allowed time.

For more information or to update your pet’s registration please contact Council’s community relations staff on 5593 7100.