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Pets and animals

Numbers of animals you can keep

You can have 2 cats and 2 dogs in Banyule. Any more and you'll need an excess animal permit.

Registering cats and dogs

All dogs and cats over 3 months old must be registered or renewed. Submit desexing notifications and tell us when you and your pet(s) have changed address.

Pet problems and owner responsibility

Barking dogs, fighting cats, anti-social pet behaviour in public: we can help with pet problems.

Lost and found animals

Find out what to do if your pet goes missing. How to report a roaming animal that wanders onto your property.

Help with barking dogs

Barking dogs can ruin your day. Find out how you can deal with a barking dog in your neighbourhood.

Walking the dog

You need to have your dog under control whenever you leave home. Find a dog-friendly park (we have 4).

Pet tag replacement

Find out what's involved to organise and replace at tag for your pet cat or dog.

Buying, selling or giving away pets

Anyone who wants to sell or give away a dog or cat will need to be on the Pet Exchange Register and have a source number.

The register was introduced 1 July 2019 to help regulate and monitor anyone acting unlawfully when selling dogs and cats.

Buying or adopting a pet

Before you bring a new pet home, look up the source number to check the validity of the breeder or individual.

Is a source number needed no matter what?

Yes. There are only a few occasions when a source number isn't need: visit the Victorian Government site Agriculture: Pet Exchange Register.