Update - 26 November 2021
Standards to encourage responsible pet ownership have been endorsed by City of Greater Geelong Councillors, including an action to establish two new dog parks.
The Greater Geelong region has one of the largest animal populations of any Victorian municipality, with almost 38,000 dogs and cats registered in 2021.
The plan includes the following actions:
- construct another two dog parks for supervised off-leash socialisation
- increase proactive patrols across trails, reserves, parks and beaches
- investigate and advocate for the purchase of sustainable dog poo bags
- explore the possibility of an extra cat desexing month each year
- develop additional programs to encourage responsible cat ownership and
- explore the feasibility of reduced or free pet registration for the first year of ownership.
The draft plan was open for community feedback for 28 days during August and September, and 38 submissions were received.
The plan strikes the right balance between encouraging healthy pet ownership and protecting our unique native habitat.
Read the Domestic Animal Management Plan here, or find it in the Document Library on this page. The Engagement Findings report from September 2021 can also be found in the Document Library.
Update - September 2021
This engagement has now closed. Thank you to everyone who contributed. Please make sure you click the +Follow at the top of the page to ensure you stay up to date as this important plan is finalised.
Introduction
We are now seeking feedback on the Draft Domestic Animal Management Plan 2022-2025, which will guide the City on how to manage cats and dogs in the region.
The community helped to shape the draft plan’s objectives during a feedback period in March and April this year, with 719 submissions received by the City.
To provide your feedback on the draft plan please use the online form below.
Submissions close 5pm Sunday 26 September 2021.
Project Background
Under the Domestic Animals Act 1994, every Victorian local government must prepare a plan outlining how it will manage dogs and cats within its municipal boundaries.
The Domestic Animal Management Plan (DAMP) identifies how Council will:
- help pets, pet owners and the general community to live together
- protect the environment and local wildlife from the negative impacts of dogs and cats
- balance the needs of those who own pets with those who do not
- address animal management welfare and legal issues
- promote responsible pet ownership
- improve the experience of animal ownership.
Your feedback
This engagement is now closed.
We recommend that you read the draft Domestic Animal Management Plan 2022 - 2025 document before providing your feedback below. The document is also available in the 'Document Library' section of this page.
This community consultation is open for a 28 day period from 30 August - 26 September 2021.
FAQ
The personal information requested on this form is being collected by City of Greater Geelong for the purpose of the Domestic Animal Management Plan 2022-2025 or any other directly related purpose. If the personal information is not collected, we may not be able to contact you for further questions or solutions.
Your personal information will not be disclosed, except as required to do so by law. Our privacy policy is available on our website. If you wish to alter any of the personal information you have supplied to City of Greater Geelong, please contact us by sending an email to privacy@geelongcity.vic.gov.au.
