Domestic animal foster carers must register all animals housed at their premises, even if with them for a short time.
Under State Government legislation, foster carers can receive reduced registration fees if they choose to enrol in the Foster Carers Voluntary Enrolment Scheme.
Foster carers who enrol receive:
- a reduced registration rate of $8 for each dog they foster during the first 12 months the dog is in their care
- a reduced registration rate of $8 for each cat they foster during the first 12 months the cat is in their care
- the ability to use pet shops as a means of providing additional community exposure to dogs six months of age or older, and cats eight weeks of age or older.
Apply for the Voluntary Enrolment Scheme
To apply to be part of the Foster Carers Voluntary Enrolment Scheme you first need to discuss your application with a member of Council’s Local Laws Team.
Call us on 1300 88 22 33 to discuss. We may also need to organise an inspection of your property.
Permits for excess animals
If you have been granted a permit as a Voluntary Foster Carer you will not be required to apply for an excess animal permit.
Further information
More information can be obtained from the State Government fact sheet on Foster Carers. This can be found on the Agriculture Victoria website.