Victorian law requires all dogs and cats, aged three months and older, to be microchipped and registered with their local council.
Pets found wearing registration tags can easily be identified by the council’s animal management officers and returned to their owners.
When dogs and cats are registered, the council keeps a record of the pet and its ownership details. These details can be changed on the pet’s registration at any time.
It is also recommended that pets have separate ID tags on their collars with the animal’s name and the owner’s phone number and address.
This helps both council staff and community members return lost animals to their rightful owners.
Pet registration fees contribute to providing important pet-related services delivered by council.
These services include a range of community education and animal management services.
New pet owners are reminded to register their pet, with application forms easily accessible on the council’s website or from customer service centres.
Relevant documents such as a desexing certificate or microchip certificate must be presented when registering the pet.
It is vital that owners contact the council if their pet’s registration information is incorrect or has changed; this includes if the animal has died, changed ownership or moved outside the shire.
Payment for registrations must be paid by Thursday, April 10.
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