Domestic Animal Management Plan

Cartoon image of a cat and dog sitting on a couch together

Our Domestic Animal Management Plan outlines how people, dogs and cats can live together safely in the Surf Coast Shire. It highlights the importance of both Council and the community playing their role to manage cats and dogs.

The four-year action plan supports Council’s broader goals of safety, wellbeing and environmental protection.

The plan was informed by community feedback via two surveys which attracted a total 660 responses. It included 175 responses on the draft Domestic Animal Management Plan over a three-week exhibition period.

Download the Domestic Animal Management Plan 2026-29(PDF, 11MB)

Read more about Council's decision to adopt the plan

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