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Owning a pet is rewarding and fun but it also carries responsibilities. Moyne Shire Council helps its residents to uphold responsible pet ownership by maintaining pet registrations and animal control. These pages will tell you more about how you can be a responsible pet owner in Moyne Shire.
Moyne Shire Council regulates and controls domestic animal ownership through registering of cats and dogs and ensuring responsible pet ownership in accordance with the Domestic (Feral and Nuisance) Animals Act 1994. |
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| Responsible pet ownership - your responsibilities under the law | |
If you own a dog or cat in the Moyne Shire you must:
Register each dog and cat that you own (penalty if not complied - $200).
Ensure your dog or cat always wears its registration tag when outside your premises (penalty - $50).
Keep your dog under effective control when walking it (penalty - $150 during the day, $200 at night).
Keep your dog confined to your property at all other times (penalty - $150 during the day, $200 at night).
Make sure your dog doesn’t bark consistently (penalty - $50-$150, and a possible court order to stop noise).
Always clean up and dispose of your dog's droppings when in a public place, and carry a plastic bag or scooper device at all times when walking your dog (penalty – up to a maximum of $500).
Do not take your dog into designated areas during the times when dogs are prohibited (penalty - $100).
Prevent your dog chasing or attacking people or other animals (penalty – your dog may be seized and you can be prosecuted in a court of law).
Please visit the "Dogs" page for more information about responsible dog ownership, and for maps of restricted areas.
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