Cat and Dog Registration
All dogs and cats must be registered with Council once they reach three months of age.
New registrations
If you have a new cat or dog that you wish to register, please download the cat and dog new registration form download the cat and dog new registration form(PDF, 367KB).
Primary producers who have working dogs and generate their main source of income from primary production may be eligible to register their dogs as working dogs. To register a working dog, please download the working dog registration form(PDF, 350KB).
You can bring your completed form to Council's Beaufort office or the Avoca Information Centre.
Current registrations
If your pet is already registered, a renewal notice will be posted out to you before your next registration payment falls due. Council Officers conduct periodic inspections throughout the Shire to ensure compliance. Owners who fail to register and microchip their animals risk significant 'On the Spot' Penalties.
Animal registration fees - 10 April 2026 to 9 April 2027
Cats MUST be desexed before they will be registered. Council is also unable to register a dog or cat that has not been microchipped. This includes previously registered dogs and cats that move into the Shire from another Council. Proof of microchipping must be supplied.
Description of Dog (all dogs must be microchipped)
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Fee
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Concession Fee
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Dog General1
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$47.00
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$24.00
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Farm Working Dog (Primary Production Only)
** PLEASE COMPLETE THE WORKING DOG REGISTRATION APPLICATION FORM(PDF, 350KB)
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$47.00
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$24.00
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Dog Registered with approved association2/ undergone approved training3
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$47.00
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$24.00
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Dog Kept for Breeding on Registered Premises
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$47.00
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$24.00
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Dog Other
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$141.00
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$71.00
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Declared Dangerous, Restricted, Menacing, or Guard Dog
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$277.00
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(No concession discount)
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Puppy Pending Desexing
(*Note: A Puppy is defined as being under 12 months of age)
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$47.00
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$24.00
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Dog 1st Registration Period Desexed (Adoptions Only)
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$0.00
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$0.00
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Description of Cat (all cats must be microchipped)
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Fee
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Concession Fee
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Cat General1
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$47.00
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$24.00
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Cat Registered with Approved Association2.
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$47.00
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$24.00
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Cat Kept for Breeding on Registered Premises
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$47.00
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$24.00
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Cat NOT included above / Other
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$141.00
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$71.00
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Cat 1st Registration Period Desexed (Adoptions Only)
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$0.00
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$0.00
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Updated 17/07/2026
1 Dog/Cat General - desexed or over 10 years old, or puppy pending desexing.
2 A cat/dog registered with an applicable organisation IF the owner is also a member of the applicable organisation which the cat/dog is registered. Proof of membership for both the animal and the owner are required to be provided annually.
3 A dog that has undergone obedience training that complies with the Regulations as further described on Council's website. If you are unsure if your animal complies, please contact Council's Rangers to discuss further. Proof of completion of this training is required at the time of registration.
Animal Registration Refunds
To request a refund when cancelling your pet registration, please email pyrenees@pyrenees.vic.gov.au
To qualify for a refund for your pet registration, please provide your details and the reason for cancelling. Refunds requests will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and are subject to eligibility criteria, including the date Council is notified by the pet owner of the pet's death.
Refunds for cancelled pet registrations are calculated based on the date of the pet's death and exclude the Victorian Animal Levy.
- If your pet passes away before 10 July - 100% fee refund.
- If your pet passes away between 10 July and 10 October - 50% fee refund.
- If your pet passes away after 10 October - No refund is applicable.
- Refunds for lost pets are not available as they may return.
- If your dog is a Dangerous dogs, menacing dogs and restricted breed, you must provide a death certificate before a refund can be considered.