Animals and pets

Learn about pet registration permits, your responsibility as a pet owner. How we can help with animal problems and solutions available.

Registering your pet for the first time

Renewing your pet registration

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Registering your pet for the first time
All cats and dogs over the age of three months must be microchipped and registered with us.
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Renewing your pet registration

Every year your pet registration is due to be renewed with council on April 10.

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Change an existing pet registration

Update or cancel your pet's registration, or change your contact details.

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Questions about pet registration

Every year your pet registration is due to be renewed with council on April 10.

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Pet permits and responsibilities
Learn what animals you can keep as pets. Registering your pet, permits, microchipping, desexing and your legal responsibilities as a pet owner.
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Problems with animals
We can help you with problems with animals. Learn what is considered an animal compliant, how to lodge a complaint and what solutions are available.
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Lost and found pets
Tips on how we can reunite you with your lost pet, adopting a pet and our animal initiatives.
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Looking after your pets
Many common garden plants and human foods that can be poisonous to pets, while some events can stress out your pets. The list may surprise you.
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Wildlife in Darebin
Reporting any injured domestic and protected animals you discover in the neighbourhood.