Owners Responsibilities
Compulsory Requirements
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Desex your cats - this is now compulsory in Pyrenees Shire unless you are a registered cat breeder or exempt under legislation.
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Confine your cats at night within township zones of Pyrenees Shire.
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Dogs must remain on leash within school zones & business precincts of Avoca, Amphitheatre, Beaufort, Moonambel, Landsborough, Lexton, Snake Valley & Waubra.
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Other Responsibilities
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Carry and use a dog dropping pick up bag when walking your dog.
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Microchip and register your cats and dogs.
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Confine your dogs to your property.
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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.
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Ensure your dog does not bark persistently.
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Prevent your dog from rushing at, chasing or attacking people or other animals.
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Contain your cats at night to minimise their hunting opportunities.
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Under Council's General Local Law 2019, there are restrictions on the number of animals that can be kept on properties depending on the size of the land and the zoning.
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On the spot fines - issued under the Domestic Animals Act 1994
| Section of Act |
Description of offence |
Prescribed Penalty |
| 10(1) |
Failure to register a cat or dog |
$385.00
(2 units) |
| 24(1) |
Dog at large or not securely confined - daytime |
$288.00
(1.5 units) |
| 24(2) |
Dog at large or not securely confined - night time |
$385.00
(2 units) |
| 32(4) |
Not complying with an order to abate nuisance |
$288.00
(1.5 units) |
| 29(3) |
Dog attack or bite person or animal causing non serious injury |
$481.00
(2.5 units) |
Animal Welfare
Under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, Council Officers are authorised to investigate complaints regarding neglected animals or alleged animal cruelty.
On the spot fines - issued under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act
| Section of Act |
Description of offence |
Prescribed Penalty |
| 15 A (2) |
Dog not secured to utility or trailer
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$385.00
(2 units) |
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1 Penalty Unit = $192.31 as at 1st July 2023