Animal Registrations
Did you know registering your pets is necessary under the Domestic Animals Act 1994 (Victoria), and greatly improves the chance of your pets being returned to you if they become lost?
All pet owners are reminded that your dog and cat registrations should be renewed by 10 April each year. Microchip registration is not the same as pet registration. For those that continue to not register their dogs and cats; there are penalties that will apply. Failure to register or renew your animal registrations may lead to a $330 fine. By registering your animal/s you can ensure their protection and can help reduce community nuisance caused by stray and feral animals.
Type of Animal
Maximum number
allowed in township
areas without a permit |
|
Maximum number
allowed in rural
areas without a permit
|
| Dogs |
2 |
5
|
| Cats |
3 |
5
|
Hen Fowls
|
12 |
No Max. Limit
|
| Pigeons |
20 |
No Max. Limit |
| Poultry |
0 |
No Max. Limit |
| Domestic Birds |
20 |
No Max. Limit
|
| Rodents |
4 |
No Max. Limit |
| Horses/Donkeys |
0 |
No Max. Limit |
| Cattle |
0 |
No Max. Limit |
| Sheep |
0 |
No Max. Limit |
| Goats |
0 |
No Max. Limit |
| Pigs |
0 |
3 |
| Snakes |
0 |
No Max. Limit |
For more information on pet registration please contact Council's Ranger on #03 5398 0100.
Animal Registration Form 2025-2026(PDF, 431KB)
To successfully submit the Animal Registration Form:
- Complete all fields in BLOCK LETTERS.
- Application form can be submitted via:
- Post: Yarriambiack Shire Council - PO Box 243, Warracknabeal VIC 3393.
- Email: info@yarriambiack.vic.gov.au
- In-person: Yarriambiack Shire Municipal Office, Customer Service - 34 Lyle Street, Warracknabeal VIC 3393; or Hopetoun Agency - 75 Lascelles Street, Hopetoun VIC 3396.
- Resolve registration payment via:
- In-person: Yarriambiack Shire Municipal Office, Customer Service - 34 Lyle Street, Warracknabeal VIC 3393; or Hopetoun Agency - 75 Lascelles Street, Hopetoun VIC 3396.
- Phone: credit card payment via #03 5398 0100.
- Registration Renewal ONLY: BPay or Australia Post - Post Billpay via details on the renewal notice.