Once a kitten or puppy reaches three months of age, it must be registered with the Shire.
Shire Community Laws Coordinator Bill Petersen said pet registration is a legal requirement and registration renewals are due by 10 April each year.
“Pet owners are eligible for a discounted registration for a variety of reasons. These include if their animal has been desexed, is over 10 years old, belongs to a domestic animal business or applicable organisation, or if their pet is a dog that has undergone training or is a working dog. Animals not meeting any of these criteria will attract the full registration fee,” Mr Petersen said. “Before being registered for the first time, pets must be microchipped. We’d also like to remind owners that an online form is now available for new registrations, so they don’t need to visit a Customer Service Centre if it’s not convenient for them.
The Shire also provides bags at various sites for collecting dog waste in case owners have forgotten to bring a bag from home. For information on how to register your pet with East Gippsland Shire, go to www.eastgippsland.vic.gov.au/pets.
