Dogs and cats are great companion animals, but owning one means you have particular responsibilities, both to your pet and also to the general public.
We must remember not everyone likes cats and dogs, in fact many people dislike them. Therefore, to ensure they are not a nuisance to the community and other animals, owners are required to make sure that they comply with Councils 'Animal Management Policy' and the Dog Control Act 2000 (an up to date copy of the Dog Control Act 2000 can be obtained from www.thelaw.tas.gov.au).
Please remember whilst walking your dog in public, they must remain on a lead at all times and to pick up any droppings that your dog is responsible for.
Dog owners are advised to become familiar with 'off leash exercise area' boundaries and 'prohibited areas'.
Regular patrols of the municipality are undertaken and if your dog is collected and impounded it can be collected from the Spreyton Dogs Home in Durkins Road, Quoiba - Phone 03 6427 2178
In 2004 Council started a voluntary Cat Registration program. Registering your cat is a safeguard if it becomes lost or caught in any of the cages that are out in the community to catch feral/stray animals.
Please register Cats and Dogs during July each year to receive a discount and avoid being fined for unregistered animals.
The Latrobe Council Animal Management Policy covers the following:
Click here to see frequently asked questions. If your particular question is not addressed or you require further information please contact Council's Animal Control Officer on 6421 4650.
Pursuant to Part 2 of the Dog Control Act, 2000 owners and keepers of dogs residing within the Latrobe Municipality are advised that Dog Registration Fees for 2011/2012 in respect of all dogs over the age of six (6) months on July 1, 2011 are as follows:
|
DESCRIPTION |
IF PAID BEFORE 31ST JULY, 2011 |
IF PAID AFTER 31ST JULY, 2011 |
|
Male Dog |
$40.00 |
$45.00 |
|
Female Dog |
$40.00 |
$45.00 |
|
Working Dog |
$20.00 |
$25.00 |
|
Purebred Dog (registered) |
$20.00 |
$25.00 |
|
Greyhound (registered) |
$20.00 |
$25.00 |
|
Hunting Dog owned by member of North West Hound Owners Association |
$20.00 |
$25.00 |
|
Dog that has completed an accredited training course |
$20.00 |
$25.00 |
|
Dog owned by pensioner (one only) |
$12.00 |
$17.00 |
|
Neutered Dog |
$15.00 |
$20.00 |
|
Dangerous Dog |
$250.00 |
$250.00 |
|
Guide Dog |
Nil |
Nil |
Kennel licences
|
Licence for more than 2 dogs over the age of 6 months |
$70.00 |
|
Renewal of existing Kennel licence |
$30.00 |
The registration fee for persons wishing to register newly acquired dogs after 31st December, 2011 will be half the applicable rate.
VOLUNTARY CAT REGISTRATIONS
|
General registration |
$10 per cat |
|
Neutered registration |
$3 per cat |
|
Pensioner registration |
$5 per cat |
 Date Last Modified : 11:31 AM 23 Jun 2011 |  |
