Dog's and Cat's Registrations

All Dogs and Cats over the age of three months that reside within the Surf Coast Shire MUST be registered. 

The owner of any dog or cat not registered by the 10th April each year shall be liable to be prosecuted. 

 

You must register your dog and cat

Up to $537
Dog found wandering between sunset and sunrise
Up to $537
Dog found wandering at all other times
Up to $322
Your dog and cat must wear the registration tag provided at all times, to ensure the ownership of the animal can be quickly traced
Up to $107
Your dog should not wander from your property
Up to $322
The owner of any dog which: Rushes at, Attacks, Worries or Chases any person or other animal
Up to $537 plus costs
Your dog or cat must not cause a nuisance
Up to $322
 

Dog Fees -  10 April 2007 to 09 April 2008

Unsterilised Dog
 $90
Unsterilised Dog (pensioner)
$45
Sterilised dog (reduced fee)
$28
Sterilised dog (pensioner)
$14
Dogs kept for working stock
$26
Dog registered with Victorian Canine Association
 $28
Dogs kept for breeding in a Registered Domestic Buisness
$30
Dogs older than 10 years old
$28
Dogs that have undergone obedience training which complies with regulations
$26
Dogs that are permanently identified in the prescribed manner
$26

Cat Fees -  10 April 2007 to 09 April 2008

Unsterilised Cat
$90
Unsterilised Cat (pensioner)
$45
Sterilised cat (reduced fee)
$28
Sterilised cat (pensioner)
$14
Cats registered with a Prescribed Feline Association
$26
Cats kept for breeding in a Registered Domestic Business
$30
Cats older than 10 years old
$26
Cats that are permanently identified in the prescribed manner
$26

Sterilised Dog / Cat - a certificate of sterilisation from the Veterinary Surgeon is to be presented with the application.

If the certificate is unavailable, the animal(s) must be inspected by an Authorised Officer at the Municipal Office.

Working Stock Dog - owners must be able to demonstrate to an Authorised Officer (if the case requires) the ability of the dog to work stock, before a concession fee is obtained. NOTE: Dogs kept for security purposes are NOT entitled to a concession under the working dog category.

Change Of Address and Deceased Animals - contact the Surf Coast Shire Customer Service Unit should you change your address or if the animal becomes deceased during the period of registration.