• About the project

    Every Council is required to prepare a Domestic Animal Management Plan, renewed every four years.

    Our Ranger Services team has been dealing with the same animal management issues year on year. We are reviewing our current plan to develop a new plan for 2026-29.

    With a growing population and an increasing number of visitors the plan is an opportunity to call on all pet owners to ‘take the lead’ and be more responsible.

  • Have your say

    Whether you're a pet owner, a visitor, or a non-pet owner, we want to hear from you about how we can all improve the management of domestic pets.

    From your top dog and cat concerns, to what you would like us to provide information on - it's an ideal opportunity to share your thoughts on various topics.

    You're invited to 'take the lead' with us to help create an action plan that will make the coast and hinterland an even better place to be for locals, visitors, and furry friends.

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  • What do animal registration fees pay for?

    Here's how we spend each dollar to manage animals:

    Rangers: 47 cents
    Operating costs (vehicles, technology etc.): 22c
    After-hours service: 15c
    State government levy: 4c
    Geelong Animal Welfare Society fee: 3c
    Pound rental: 3c
    Casual rangers during peak season: 3c
    Beach patrol: 1c
    Printing and postage: 1c
    Equipment: 1c