Animal and Vehicle Impound Register

Latrobe City's Local Laws team are passionate about their vocation and will endeavour to re-unite owners with their pets. Please tell your friends, neighbours about our website if their animal has gone wandering or missing it may end up in the pound. And don't forget to register your pets!

Compulsory Desexing

It should be noted that the compulsory desexing of cats and dogs is only required for new pets being registered for the first time.

Under the provisions of the Domestic Animals Act1994, Council resolved that all dogs and cats being registered for the first time must be desexed. Exemptions are granted in accordance with the Act.

Dogs and cats exempt from desexing

1) A dog or cat that is owned by a person or body that conducts a domestic animal business registered with Council. Where the dog or cat is used for breeding purposes in connection with that business.  
2) A dog or cat that is the subject of written veterinary advice that the health of the dog or cat is liable to be significantly prejudiced if it is desexed
3) A dangerous dog that is kept as a guard dog for non-residential premises;
4) A dangerous dog that has undergone protection training in accordance with any relevant Code of Practice made under section 59;
5) A dog or cat that is owned by a person who is a current member of an applicable organisation and the animal is registered with that organisation

The Minister for Agriculture has declared the following 'applicable organisations':
Feline Control Council (Victoria) Inc
The Governing Council of the Cat Fancy
Victorian Canine Association Inc
The Cat Authority of Victoria

These have a code of ethics that requires responsible pet ownership in compliance with the Act and related Codes of Practice

If a dog is registered with the Victorian Canine Association and the owner is also a current member of the VCA the animal does not need to be desex to be registered with Council as both the dog and owner are members of an applicable organisation. However, proof of VCA membership (both dog and owner would need to be shown at time of registration with Council).

If a cat is registered with one of the above mentioned applicable organisations and the owner is also a current member of that organisation the animal does not need to be desex to be registered with Council. However, proof of membership (both cat and owner would need to be shown at time of registration with Council).

Compulsory Microchipping

The Domestic Animals Act 1994 requires that all dogs and cats registered for the first time must microchipped prior to the registration being accepted by Council.

Contact Information

Any enquiries please contact our Local Laws team on 1300 367 700.

IMPORTANT:

• All enquiries in regards to releasing of animals will be responded to during normal operating hours ONLY (Monday to Friday 8.30am till 5.15pm).

• Pound opening times are 9am to 9.30am and 4.30pm to 5pm Monday to Friday or by appointment (excluding public holidays), at the Latrobe City Council Depot; Driffield Road, Morwell.
  

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