Animals, including both pets and wildlife, may be considered a nuisance or dangerous when their behaviour results in:
If your dog attacks a person or animal in Maroondah City Council penalties can include court action, fines and the declaration of your dog as dangerous - or the dog may even be put down.
Council takes measures to protect our indigenous flora and fauna from the harmful effects caused by introduced, non-native animal species.
Where pests are causing a risk to health, there may be some steps you can take to prevent and relocate or remove pests from your property.