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Animal Ownership

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There are many good reasons to own pets, but there are also many responsibilities to ensure your pet is cared for properly and is not a nuisance to other residents.

For further information contact the Legislative Services Unit on 9742 0777.

Further Information

  • Lost Animal Register
    Have you lost your PET??? Then check Wyndham City's Lost Animal Register to see if your animal is at the pound.
  • Animal Complaints
    How to lodge an animal complaints, including barking dogs, dog attack and nuisance dog.
  • Animal Registration
    Wyndham City requires your dog and cat to be registered once they reach 3 months of age. Registering your dog and cat ensures that it will not be mistaken for a stray.
  • Desexing Vouchers
    Wyndham City provides a desexing voucher for Wyndham residents who have full pension card.
  • Pets & Fireworks
  • Dog Off Lead Areas
    Dogs must be on leads when away from home, however there are a number of designated areas for them to exercise off-lead.
  • Dog Walking Program
    Call to Dog Owners. Does your dog need exercise?
  • Domestic Animal Management Plan
  • Keeping of Animals
    Information on the keeping of animals in Wyndham, including an animal permit application form
  • Microchipping
    All animals that are being registered for the FIRST TIME with Wyndham City must now be microchipped before they can be registered.
  • Pound
    Where to look if you have lost your pet!
  • Restricted breed dogs
  • RSPCA
    For details on how to care for pet during the warmer months and over the christmas visit the RSPCA website
  • Snakes In Wyndham
    In Wyndham the commonly found snakes are the Tiger Snake, the Eastern Brown Snake & the Little Whip Snake.
  • Swooping Magpies
    Some native birds swoop to protect their eggs and young during breeding season.
  • Vet Clinics In Wyndham
    A listing of vet clinics in Wyndham.