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Owners Responsibilities
- Desex your cats - this is now compulsory in Pyrenees Shire unless you are a registered cat breeder or exempt under legislation.
- Confine your cats at night - this is now compulsory within township zones of Pyrenees Shire.
- Dogs must remain on leash within school zones & business precincts of Avoca, Amphitheatre, Beaufort, Moonambel, Landsborough, Lexton, Snake Valley & Waubra.
- Carry and use a dog dropping pick up bag when walking your dog.
- Microchip and register your cats and dogs.
- Confine your dogs to your property.
- Walk your dog on a leash unless in an appropriate off lead area.
*An appropriate dog off leash area is not a town shopping precinct.
- Ensure your dog does not bark persistently.
- Prevent your dog from rushing at, chasing or attacking people or other animals.
- Contain your cats at night to minimise their hunting opportunities.
On the spot fines - issued under the Domestic (Feral & Nuisance) Animals Act
| Section of Act |
Description of offence |
Prescribed Penalty |
| 10(1) |
Failure to register a cat or dog |
$234 |
| 24(1) |
Dog at large or not securely confined - daytime |
$175 |
| 24(2) |
Dog at large or not securely confined - night time |
$234 |
| 32(4) |
Not complying with an order to abate nuisance |
$175 |
| 29(3) |
Dog attack or bite person or animal causing non serious injury |
$292 |
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Animal Welfare
Under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, Council Officers are authorised to investigate complaints regarding neglected animals or alleged animal cruelty.