Animal Registration & Regulations

Wyndham’s existing cat curfew from 10pm – 6am is being extended to 24-hour containment this year as part of the Domestic Animal Management Plan 2026 – 2029 which takes effect from 1 January 2026.

To help keep pets safe, all pet owners are required by law to microchip and register cats and dogs with their local council once they are 3 months old.

Wyndham City's Desexing vouchers are to assist residents to desex their cat or dog.

Some important points to consider before you take ownership of a pet and before you construct a kennel or aviary:

Wyndham City introduced mandatory cat desexing on 2 January 2017.

Before registering a new cat, pet owners are required to desex the animal unless:

Under Wyndham City’s Community Amenity Local Law a permit is required when a property has more than the permitted amount of animals (e.g. more than 1 dog & 3 cats, more than 2 dogs & 2 cats etc.).

Wyndham City adopted the Domestic Animal Management Plan 2026 – 2029 on 25 November 2025.