We encourage everyone in Yarra to be responsible pet owners. Being a responsible pet owner involves registering, microchipping, desexing and vaccinating your dog or cat, having control of your pet in public and obeying on-leash and off-leash areas. 

At the 10 October 2023 Council Meeting, changes were made to the Council Order to improve rules around responsible ownership of pet cats and dogs. These changes have been incorporated into the information on this website. Read the full Council Order.

Our responsibilities for animal management are outlined:

• in our domestic animal management plan. This covers strategies, services and programs undertaken by us to promote responsible pet ownership and address animal management issues in the City of Yarra

• in the Council Order made under Sections 25 and 26 of the Domestic Animals Act 1994.

For more information call Yarra City Council on 03 9205 5555 or email [email protected]

Reporting concerns about animal welfare

We encourage you to report any concerns about animals on a property without adequate water, shelter, food or veterinary treatment to the RSPCA or call 03 9224 2222.