Did you know?

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Surf Coast residents love their pets, with more than 4,500 registered dogs and 570 registered cats across the shire.

According to our records, the most popular names are:

  • Daisy (63) Pictured with Charlie the cat
  • Charlie (63) Pictured with Daisy the dog
  • Bella (54)
  • Coco (54)
  • Poppy (52)

The top five breeds are:

  • Border Collie (485)
  • Domestic short-haired cat (409)
  • Kelpie (392)
  • Labrador (336)
  • Cavoodle (297)

Thanks to everyone who has completed their animal registrations for 2025-26. If you have received a reminder notice, we encourage you to re-register your pet.

People having difficulty paying Council rates, fees or charges are encouraged to reach out for a confidential discussion by calling us on 5261 0600 or emailing info@surfcoast.vic.gov.au.

Here’s a breakdown of how we use animal registration fees:

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We’re preparing to start community engagement for our Domestic Animal Management Plan 2026-29. We’ll let the community know when and how you can have your say.

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