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 and microchipped.  As from May 2007, State legislation provides that all new applications to register a dog or cat will not be accepted unless the dog or cat has been implanted with a microchip (of which proof must be provided).  This includes dogs and cats moving into the municipality from another Council.

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

Court Imposed Penalty up to 5 Penalty Units
Dog found wandering between sunset and sunrise
Court Imposed Penalty up to 5 Penalty Units
Your dog and cat must wear the registration tag provided at all times, to ensure the ownership of the animal can be quickly traced
Court Imposed Penalty up to 1 Penalty Unit
Your dog should not wander from your property
Court Imposed Penalty up to 3 Penalty Units
The owner of any dog which: Rushes at, Attacks, Worries or Chases any person or other animal
Court Imposed Penalty up to 11 Penalty Units
Your dog or cat must not cause a nuisance
Court Imposed Penalty up to 3 Penalty Units
 

Dog Fees -  10 April 2009 to 10 April 2010

Unsterilised Dog
 $100
Unsterilised Dog (pensioner)
$50
Sterilised dog (reduced fee)
$28
Sterilised dog (pensioner)
$14
Dogs kept for working stock
$28
Dog registered with Victorian Canine Association
 $28
Dogs kept for breeding in a Registered Domestic Buisness
$33
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
$28

Cat Fees -  10 April 2009 to 10 April 2010

Unsterilised Cat
$100
Unsterilised Cat (pensioner)
$50
Sterilised cat (reduced fee)
$28
Sterilised cat (pensioner)
$14
Cats registered with a Prescribed Feline Association
$28
Cats kept for breeding in a Registered Domestic Business
$33
Cats older than 10 years old
$28
Cats that are permanently identified in the prescribed manner
$28

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.

Compulsory Microchipping

From 1 May 2007, all cats and dogs being registered with a Victorian local council for the first time must be microchipped prior to registration.

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.