FAQ

The primary objectives of the Dog and Cat Management Act 1995 are

• to encourage responsible dog and cat ownership;

• to reduce public and environmental nuisance caused by dogs and cats; and

• to promote the effective management of dogs and cats (including through encouragement of the desexing of dogs and cats).

Click here to download a copy of the Dog and Cat Management Act 1995. 

The Dog and Cat Management Board oversees the administration and enforcement of the Dog and Cat Management Act 1995. However, each Council is responsible for administering and enforcing the provisions of the Act to dogs and cats within its boundaries.

We are required to develop and maintain a management plan relating to dogs and cats pursuant with section 26A of the Dog and Cat Management Act 1995. These plans are referred to as Animal Management Plans and are reviewed every five years. The existing Plan expires in February 2017.

You can complete the online form or drop in and chat to our staff at one of the following sessions:

Saturday ???, 10am - 12pm | Gumeracha Library
Thursday ? 5:30 - 7:30pm | Coventry Library, Stirling
Saturday ?February, 11am - 1pm | Woodside Library

Responsible pet ownership begins with choosing the right pet for your situation. Owning a pet dog or cat is a big responsibility. before deciding on a pet you should consider the following questions.
Can I afford the registration costs?
Can I afford the veterinary costs?
Is my property suitable for keeping a pet?
The Dog and Cat Management Board website has plenty of information about responsible pet ownership.

Recent legislative amendments to the Dog and Cat Management Act 1995 will see the introduction of compulsory desexing of both dogs and cats from July 2018. Further information is available from the Dog and Cat Management Board.

As this is a legislated change, we are not seeking comment on this matter.

Recent legislative amendments to the Dog and Cat Management Act 1995 will see the introduction of compulsory micro-chipping of both dogs and cats from July 2018. Further information is available from the Dog and Cat Management Board.

As this is a legislated change, we are not seeking comment on this matter.