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Pet Registration

In accordance with the Domestic Animals Act 1994, all dogs and cats over the age of three months of age are required to be registered and microchipped with their local Council.

If you have a dog or cat, you must:

  • Microchip and register at three months of age
  • Ensure your pet is wearing the Council issued registration tag
  • Renew the registration every year by April 10
  • Tell Council if you change address
  • You may be fined if your cat or dog is over three months old and is not registered, and
  • You must follow particular restrictions in relation to dangerous and restricted breeds of dogs

The microchip number is unique to your animal for its lifetime. The registration number is unique to the Southern Grampians Shire Council registration register. Having a microchip number does not mean that your animal is registered with the Council.

It is also recommended that your dog or cat have a separate ID tag with its name, phone number and address, so neighbours can return your pet if it escapes.

Current Animal Registration Fees

Animals registered from now will be registered to 9 April 2025.

Dog Registration Fee Description Fee Amount
Declared & Restricted Breed $265.00
Dogs - where a description in the reduced fees does not apply $149.00
Dogs - Maximum Fee Pensioner $80.00
Dog Registration REDUCED Fee (1) Description Fee Amount
De-sexed dogs $64.00
Dogs over 10 years of age $64.00
Dogs kept for working stock $64.00
Dogs kept for breeding by Registered Domestic Animal Business $64.00
Dogs that have an obedience certificate issued by a Government approved organisation $64.00
Member of Dogs Victoria (or its successor in law) or any other organisation approved by the Minister $64.00
Hounds registered with GMA that is microchipped $64.00
Any of the above reduced fee (1) - Pensioner $38.00

The above dog fees include the State Govt. Levy of $4.39
*No Pensioner Concession will apply to Declared and Restricted Breed Dogs.

Cat Registration Fee Description Fee Amount
Cats - where a description in the reduced fees does not apply $86.00
Cats - Maximum Fee Pensioner $46.00
Cat Registration Fee Description Reduced Fee Amount
De-sexed cats $35.00
Cats over 10 years of age $35.00
Cats kept for breeding by Registered Domestic Animal Business $35.00
Member of the Feline Control Council (or its successor in law) or any other organisation approved by the Minister $35.00
Any of the above reduced fee (1) - Pensioner $20.00

The above cat fees include the State Govt. Levy of $4.39

Assistance Dogs

Some Assistance Dogs may be exempt from registration fees. Please contact council directly on 5573 0444 or locallaws@sthgrampians.vic.gov.au to discuss eligibility requirements.

Discounts

Discounts apply for pensioners, micro-chipped pets (registered prior to 2013), obedience trained, de-sexed or working dogs, dogs or cats over 10 years or animals registered with an approved feline or canine association.

Renewing your registration

Animal registrations must be renewed by 10 April each year.

Contact
Customer Service
111 Brown Street
Hamilton Vic 3300
Phone (03) 5573 0444
Email council@sthgrampians.vic.gov.au

Owning Multiple Animals

When you register a dog or cat, Council knows the pet’s owner and address, and how many dogs and cats you own.
If you have more than two dogs and/or two cats per residential household you will be required to apply for a permit from Council (applicable as from April 2014).

You do not need to register pets like birds, fish and small animals.

Microchipping

Legislation requires that first time registered dogs or cats must be microchipped. Bring a copy of the de-sexing certificate, microchipping certificate and a Pensioner Concession card (if applicable) to the Council Office.

Council will provide you with a lifetime registration tag that needs to be secured to your pet’s collar.

De-sexing

Pension card holders may be entitled to an Australian Veterinary Association voucher which provides a reduced veterinary fee for de-sexing. This voucher is not issued by council, but by an authorised veterinary. Please contact your preferred vet for further information.


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