Pets and farm animals

Did you know there are more than 15,000 cats and dogs in Nillumbik? While it's true that we all love our pets, there are important steps that pet owners need to take to make sure their pets, other residents, and our local wildlife are safe and happy.

Rules also apply if you would like to keep other pets and farm animals. Find out more at the links below.

Cat and dog registrations

Pay pet registration, register a new pet or change your pet registration details. Find information about pet registration fees and how many pets you can keep.

Lost and found animals

See a list of animals found by our rangers and currently held at the Nillumbik Regional Pound.

Problems with neighbourhood pets

Find out how to resolve a problem with a dog or cat in your neighbourhood.

Owning a cat

Learn about state and local government requirements you need to meet if you own a cat in Nillumbik.

Owning a dog

Learn about state and local government requirements you need to meet if you own a dog in Nillumbik. Find out where to walk your dog and a map of our off-leash dog parks.

Owning other animals

Learn about state and local government requirements you need to meet if you own other animals in Nillumbik.