Published on 03 July 2024
Council is asking the community to register their pets, and to check their registration is current, as an education and enforcement program ramps up over the coming weeks.
Council Local Laws officers will be in public spaces and visiting residents’ homes to confirm pet registrations are completed. Unregistered pets may incur a fine of $395 each.
Pet registration fees go towards animal management functions such as responding to wandering animals and barking dog complaints, operation of Council’s pound and feral cat trapping, emergency after hours animal management such as wandering stock and reuniting pets with their owners.
Mayor Cr Steve Rabie thanked those who had already paid their registration renewals for their cats and dogs.
“Registering your pet is part of the commitment you make as a pet owner,” said Cr Rabie.
“If your pet is lost, having it registered means we can find you on our system and reunite you with your pet if Council officers have found it.”
Pet owners can access relevant information and forms to register their animals at any time through the Council’s website at www.mansfield.vic.gov.au/pet-registration
Residents who no longer have a pet that was previously registered can contact Council on 5775 8555 to ensure they do not receive any further requests for registration fees.