Animal Control
Dogs and cats provide great companionship for people of all ages, but owning a pet also involves serious responsibilities. Unrestrained dogs can attack or harass people and other animals. Wandering cats can kill native wildlife and be a nuisance to neighbours.
Dogs
Dogs must be adequately confined to your property with an escape-proof fence and a closed gate. Dog poo is a major contributor to pollution in our waterways and the bay and a potential health hazard when left in parks, on nature strips or other public areas.
Council requires dogs to be on leads (no longer than 1.5 metres) in all public places at all times except in the 30 designated 'off lead' areas in the municipality.
Cats
Cats are predatory by nature. When allowed to roam outdoors, particularly at night, they can attack wildlife, particularly birds. It is recommended that cats be locked up from dusk to dawn.
Register Your Pets
Cats and dogs must be registered by three months of age. However as younger pets are most likely to stray, it is suggested that your dog or cat be registered earlier.
What to Do and Who to Call
For more information on dog or cat registration, lost pets or off lead areas please contact Monash Council:
Call – 9518 3278 or 9518 3279
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Animals in Monash
Updated: 24 June 2009
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