Every four years we are required to update our Domestic Animal Management Plan.
It's important because it helps ensure our residents and animals enjoy our shared spaces and live respectfully side-by-side, and to protect our natural environment and native wildlife.
Thank you to everyone who attended our in-person community feedback sessions and completed our online survey between August and September, 2025.
Your input will help shape our draft Domestic Animal Management Plan 2026-2029.
There will be further opportunities to provide feedback once the Draft Domestic Animal Management Plan 2026-2029 has been developed.
Check back on this page for further updates over the coming months.
Project background
Every four years, under the Domestic Animals Act 1994, Victorian local councils must prepare a plan outlining how it will manage dogs and cats within its municipal boundaries.
The DAMP identifies how we will:
help pets, pet owners and the general community to live harmoniously together
protect the environment and local wildlife from the negative impacts of dogs and cats
balance the needs of those who own pets with those who do not
promote responsible pet ownership
address legal issues
improve the experience of animal ownership.
Every four years we are required to update our Domestic Animal Management Plan.
It's important because it helps ensure our residents and animals enjoy our shared spaces and live respectfully side-by-side, and to protect our natural environment and native wildlife.
Thank you to everyone who attended our in-person community feedback sessions and completed our online survey between August and September, 2025.
Your input will help shape our draft Domestic Animal Management Plan 2026-2029.
There will be further opportunities to provide feedback once the Draft Domestic Animal Management Plan 2026-2029 has been developed.
Check back on this page for further updates over the coming months.
Project background
Every four years, under the Domestic Animals Act 1994, Victorian local councils must prepare a plan outlining how it will manage dogs and cats within its municipal boundaries.
The DAMP identifies how we will:
help pets, pet owners and the general community to live harmoniously together
protect the environment and local wildlife from the negative impacts of dogs and cats
balance the needs of those who own pets with those who do not