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Pet registration

Registering your pet is a mandatory requirement under the Domestic Animals Act 1994. Apart from being a state legislated, pet registration helps us reunite you with your pet if they are picked up or get out unexpectedly and assists with data collection and how to increase responsible pet ownership throughout our community. All pets must be microchipped to be registered. If your pet is not microchipped- please get in contact with your local vet.

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Nuisance pets and animals

You can discuss nuisance pet and animals issues our friendly Customer Service team on 5320 5500 or info@ballarat.vic.gov.au.

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Responsible pet ownership

As a pet owner, it is your responsibility to provide proper and sufficient food, drink, and shelter for your pet and ensure you seek veterinary or other appropriate attention or treatment if your pet requires it. City of Ballarat Animal Management Officers are authorised under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1986 to investigate alleged matters of cruelty within the municipality. Warnings, infringements, and prosecutions c...

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Adopt and register a pet this March

The City of Ballarat is encouraging community members to adopt a pet from the Ballarat Animal Shelter throughout March, which is National Pet Adoption Month. The Ballarat Animal Shelter has a range of cats and dogs available for adoption on the PetRescue website. Plus, throughout March, the Ballarat Animal Shelter is making it even easier to adopt a pet with extended opening hours, discounted adoption fees for bonded pairs, and including le...

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Ballarat Animal Shelter

The Ballarat Animal Shelter is a safe haven for thousands of lost, surrendered, abandoned or mistreated animals as well as those caught up in emergency events each year.

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Don’t forget to register your pet

Pet registrations are due on 10 April 2024 for renewals and new pets. Owners of Ballarat’s 21,000 plus registered pets will soon receive their 2024/25 registration form in the mail or via email.Renewing registration each year ensures all contact details are up to date and officers can return animals home, not have to impound them, reducing stress on pets and owners. Each registration fee contributes to the City of Ballarat’s Animal Ma...

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Emergency resources

Emergency Management Act 1986Fire Rescue Victoria Act 1958Country Fire Authority Act 1958Infringements Act 2006

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Register your pet and get complimentary microchipping

Residents can now get free microchipping for their four-legged friends in return for ensuring that their pets are registered with the City of Ballarat for this year. Microchipped pets mean they are more identifiable if they escape the property, reducing stress on pets and owners. Renewing pet registration each year means all contact details are up to date and Animal Management Officers can return the animal to its home, with no need t...

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Pests and pest control

Pests are non-native animals and insects that can affect your property, and enjoyment of our city.

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A good life for a good boy