Laws and Responsibilities

Your Dog and The Law

Under provisions of the Dog and Cat Management Act 1995, you are lawfully required to: • Register your dog by 3 months (12 weeks) of age • Renew your dog’s registration online each year between 1 July and 31 August • Ensure your dog is wearing a collar and registration disc at all times whilst in a public place Please register your pet through Dogs and Cats Online (DACO) (http://www. dogandcatboard.com.au/dogs-andcats-online/), where you can find out more information about fees and any discounts you may be eligible for. Registering your dog also ensures our officers are able to return your dog home quickly if it ever escapes your yard or slips its leash. Please check the registration application form for all the important details for registration, as well as any discounts that may be available to you for desexed dogs, or other concessions. If you have purchased your dog from the Animal Welfare League, RSPCA or any other licenced rescue centre, the first year of dog registration is free. The registered owner must be a person aged 16 years or over, and is required to update Dogs and Cats Online as soon as practicable if any of the following occur: • The dog is moved to different premises, the dog passes away, or is missing for more than 72 hours; or • Ownership of the dog is transferred to another person Failure to comply with these legal requirements may result in an expiation. Please note: • Your dog is required to be on lead, maximum length of 2m, in any public space, footpath or oval unless otherwise signed. • Your dog must be on a lead within 5m of a playground • You are required to carry a poo bag with you at all times when out with your dog, regardless of whether your dog defecates on walks or not • Your dog can only be off lead in off lead spaces (including dog parks) if they are under effective control at all times