November 2013 //
registered in Frankston City
Pet Registration
Keep Out!
»» By law your dog must be registered with Council once aged three months »» No more than two dogs are to be kept on a residential property without a permit »» Your dog must wear registration tags when in a public place »» Pet registration is NOT the same as microchip registration »» All newly registered dogs must be microchipped and desexed
Dogs are prohibited from the Frankston city centre (Central Activities Area), in the area bordered by Fletcher Road, Baxter Street, Davey Street and Kananook Creek.
The National Pet Register maintains microchip information which can help locate your animal if it goes missing. Update your details with Council and the Pet Register if you move house, change phone numbers or take on responsibility for an animal. Pet Register 1300 734 738 or www.petregister.com.au Frankston City Council 1300 322 322 or www.frankston.vic.gov.au
Looking after pets in Emergencies Emergencies can happen at any time, however there are steps pet owners can take to prepare themselves and their pets for the unexpected. Animal owners and carers have a ‘duty of care’ to plan and provide for the needs of animals in their charge. Pet owners can not expect the Police, hospital staff or animal welfare agencies to make emergency arrangements for your pets. »» »» »» »» »» »» »» »»
Ensure your own safety before the safety of your pets Have a well-prepared plan for your animals Relocate pets to a safe place as early as possible Bring food, water, bedding and woollen blankets, a pet first-aid kit, collar and lead and any medications Keep your pets immunisation records If you choose to keep your pets at home, keep them inside a secure room, on a lead or in a carrier Give them plenty of drinking water In a storm act as normal and reward calm behaviour
Dogs are also prohibited from: »» Bunarong Park »» Casuarina Reserve »» George Pentland Botanic Gardens »» Langwarrin Flora and Fauna Reserve »» Studio Park
Desexing Voucher Scheme for Concession card holders A pension or concession card holder may apply to Council for a desexing voucher to assist in registering their dog. The dog owner receives a discount on the desexing service at a participating vet. The voucher is conditional on registration.
Please Report Aggressive Dogs in the Community – Dob in a Dangerous Dog hotline: 1300 101 080 Any instances of dog attacks or irresponsible pet ownership can help investigations. Contact Council: 1300 322 322 or correspondence@frankston.vic.gov.au
Local Law Compliance Council officers conduct: yy Random patrols of hotspots and reserves yy Door knocking to detect unregistered dogs and cats You can and will be fined for breaking the law and taken to court. Dog cases which go to court range from failing to register a pet to wandering at large and attacks. Since May 2012, 112 people have been charged locally: Offence Number of charges »» »» »» »» »» »» »»
Failing to register / renew registration Dog attack causing serious injury Dog attack non-serious injury Dogs wandering at large / not securely confined Dogs rushing at people Dogs not under effective control Keeping excess animals without a permit
170 23 6 59 15 1 13
You are also responsible for ensuring the safety of people around your dog and are at risk of personal law suits should your dog hurt anyone.
www.frankston.vic.gov.au
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