Animals

Pets are an important part of families. They provide unconditional affection, support in times of need and bring peace of mind. They also help teach children about compassion and responsibility. In this section you will find information on pet registration, looking after your pet, lost and found pets, problems with animals. wildlife and animal rescue.

All dogs and cats over three (3) months of age must be microchipped and registered with Council.  If you own livestock, there are council regulations and state legal requirements you must comply with if you own a farm animal.

Delay in issuance of Animal Lifetime Tags

Due to high volume of transactions around this time, Council is experiencing delay in issuing Animal Lifetime Tags. 

While the Tag must be attached to your pet’s collar, owners are allowed to walk their pet as long as the animal is currently registered and they have adequate control. The registered owner would have received a separate email after their online application of their proof of animal registration with the Lifetime Tag awaiting to arrive.

Should you need the tag as required by an animal boarding house, for insurance purposes, or any other urgent reasons, please email Animals@melton.vic.gov.au

Thank you for your understanding and patience.

 

Animal Registration and Renewal

Pets in the municipality must be registered with Council.

Animal pound

Location, hours and how to claim or adopt a pet

Dogs

Off lead areas, safety and owner responsibilities

Cats

Registration, health and owner responsibilities

How many pets can I have?

Permit information for keeping extra animals

Snake removal program

Free snake removal services to local residents.

Livestock

Livestock, feeding livestock, food waste, pigs

Domestic animal business registration

The domestic animal business registration is an annual permit that expires on the 10 April each year.

Domestic animal management plan

Our approach to animal management issues

Wild locals

Native fauna and flora.

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