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State legislation requires that all cats and dogs be registered with Council by the age of 3 months.

• Registered owner must be 18 years of age or older.
• THE REGISTRATION PERIOD IS FROM 10 APRIL TO 9 APRIL EACH YEAR.
• Only one animal per animal registration application.
• Your animal will remain unregistered until you receive written confirmation from Council and a registration tag.
• Failure to supply the required documentation will result in your animal registration application being declined.
• Registration fee includes the state government levy.
• Please note that it is an offence under the Domestic Animals Act 1994 if you fail to register a dog or cat over 3 months of age or make a false declaration.

For more information on Animal Registration, please visit our website.

The registration process requires evidence, documentation and if possible a photo of your animal.

Pensioner Discount
• Discounts apply for pet owners that hold a valid Pension Concession Card.
• The registration process requires evidence documentation and a photo of your animal.
• Please note that this does not apply to Health Care Card Holders.

Other Cat and Dog Registration Applications REDUCED FEES MAY APPLY
Please note that in you wish to apply for one of the following animal registration class, please visit Council Office, 90 Welsford Street, Shepparton as these Applications cannot be accept online.

Microchipped & Under 6 months of age FREE
Dogs and Cats that are both Microchipped and Desexed, for animals that are under 6 months of age (first registration period only)
Animal Shelter or Pound Adoption
All animals adopted from an Animal Shelter or Council Pound that is a Registered Domestic Animal Business with a Victorian Council will receive a reduced fee for the initial registration period only, if the animal is registered within 28 days of adoption. Written evidence of date of adoption, adoption agency details, microchipping and desexing must be provided. (first registration period only)
Foster Care
Dog or cat that is currently in foster care with a registered foster carer. (first registration period only)
Domestic Animal Business
Dog or cat kept for breeding by the proprietor of a domestic animal business conducted on a registered premise
Applicable organisation (eg: Dogs Victoria)
Dog or cat registered with an applicable organisation, if the owner is a member of the applicable organisation with which the animal is registered
Microchip Exemption
Dog or cat that is exempt under the Domestic Animals Act 1994 Part 2 10D from being microchipped
Working Dog
Dog kept or used as or being trained to be farm working dogs
Obedience Trained
Dog that has undergone dog obedience training provided by or on behalf of an approved dog obedience training organisation
Game Management
Dog that is permanently identified in the prescribed manner (Game Management Authority)
Guard dog
Dog that is kept as a Guard dog on non-residential premise
Declared Dog
Dog that has been declared a Dangerous dog, Menacing Dog or Restricted Breed dog in any state or territory and/or undergone attack training

Your name and address submitted with each Animal Registration Application will be utilised by Council for related purposes only. If you wish to change or amend your contact details or address details with Council, please complete the Change of Address form from our website.

Animals that are under 6 months of age are FREE to register if you submit your Animal Registration Application via mail, email or at the Council Offices ONLY. Applications made through the eportal (online) will incur a Registration fee. Please note that if you proceed with an online registration application, please ensure that you have selected the correct Animal Class as refunds are unable to be provided if you proceed with an incorrect payment.
New Cat Registration Application
The Domestic Animals Act 1994 prevents Council from registering your cat unless it is microchipped. Greater Shepparton City Council requires all cats to be desexed prior to registration unless exempt under the Domestic Animals Act 1994 Part 2 10B.
 Animal ClassesInstructionsDurationDescriptionAnimal Fee
Microchipped & Desexed CatCats that are both Microchipped and Desexed1Year$50.00
Microchipped & Desexed Cat - PensionerCats that are both Microchipped and Desexed, for Owners that hold a valid Pension Concession Card1Year$25.00
New Dog Registration Application
The Domestic Animals Act 1994 prevents Council from registering your dog unless it is microchipped.
 Animal ClassesInstructionsDurationDescriptionAnimal Fee
Dog over 10 years 1 $50.00
New Microchipped & Desexed DogDogs that are both Microchipped and Desexed1Year$50.00
New Microchipped & Desexed Dog PensionerDogs that are Microchipped and Desexed, for Owners that hold a valid Pension Concession Card1Year$25.00
New Microchipped & Undesexed DogDogs that are Microchipped only and are NOT Desexed1Year$150.00
New Microchipped & Undesexed Dog PensionerDogs that are Microchipped and are NOT Desexed, for Owners that hold a valid Pension Concession Card1Year$75.00
Microchipped, Entire (not desexed) & Over 10 Years Old - PensionerDogs that are Microchipped and are over 10 years old, for Owners that hold a valid Pension Concession Card1Year$25.00