Domestic Animal Management Plan

We encourage people to responsibly manage their pets in a way that:

  • protects the health and welfare of the animal
  • maximises the companion benefits of their pet
  • minimises potential for nuisance or harm to others.

Our Domestic Animal Management Plan is a proactive approach to animal management and details responsible dog and cat management within the municipality. The plan covers topics such as pet registration, restricted breeds and ownership limits.

Domestic Animal Management Plan (current)

Domestic Animal Management Plan(PDF, 2MB)

Draft Domestic Animal Management Plan 2025-2029

Following community consultation in March 2025, Council has drafted the Domestic Animal Management Plan 2025-29. This plan has been developed based on what we heard from the community and will inform Council’s animal management service priorities over the next four years.

Whether you are a pet owner or not, have your say on the draft Domestic Animal Management Plan by Friday 10 October.

View the draft Domestic Animal Management Plan

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