Animals, Pets and Livestock

Greater Hume Council recognises the importance of having pets within the community and encourages residents to be responsible pet owners. Some larger animals such as horses, goats or pigs are usually inappropriate for a residential environment and may be subject to Council by-laws.

 

Greater Hume Council's Local Orders Policy for Keeping of Animals or Birds.(PDF, 447KB)

 

Lost and Impounded Animals

What to do if your pet is missing.

Off Leash Area

Greater Hume Council has established several designated dog ‘OFF LEASH’ areas in Culcairn, Holbrook, Henty, Jindera and Walla Walla.

Registration and Microchipping

Greater Hume Council recognises the importance of having pets within the community and encourages residents to be responsible pet owners.

Annual Permits - Non Desexed Cats & Dangerous & Restricted Dogs

From 1 July 2020 owners of cats not desexed by four months of age will be required to pay an $80 annual permit.

Owners of dogs of a restricted breed, declared restricted, or declared to be dangerous, including those already on the Register when the requirement came into effect, will also be required to pay a $195 annual permit in addition to their one-off lifetime pet registration fee.

Home Ever After - RSPCA

If something happens to you, what happens to your pet?
The Home Ever After program is a trusted tailor-made rehoming plan for your beloved pet, should you ever need it.


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