Update your animal details

Overview

If the details of your registered animal at Moorabool Shire Council have changed you should let us know.

Keeping both you and your animals details current will ensure your pet is not mistaken for a stray and it helps us reunite your furry friend with you much faster if they go missing.

If you move or change your phone number, don’t forget to update your details with Council and the company that holds your pet's microchip information.

You can make changes to your animal's registration, such as:

• If your pet has moved to a different address or has moved out of Moorabool
• If your pet has now been desexed
• If a dog has been declared dangerous or menacing.
• If your pet has been registered with an applicable organisation or has undergone obedience training with an approved organisation.*
• Other changes of information.

*Applicable organisations are:

Dogs: Dogs Victoria, Master Dog Breeders & Associates and Responsible Pet Breeders Australia.

Cats: Australian National Cats Inc, Feline Control Council (Victoria) Inc. and The Governing Council of the Cat Fancy Australia and Victoria Inc and Responsible Pet Breeders Australia.

Approved obedience training organisations are: DOGS Victoria, Australian Association of Professional Dog Trainers Inc, The Kintala Dog Club Association Inc, Four Paws K9 Training and Delta Institute.

Update a microchip

Any information stored on your pet's microchipped is not kept by Council.

You should update your pet's details with the relevant microchip registry. If you are not sure which registry your pets details are with, visit Pet Address to find out.

Unregistered animals

We may conduct random door-knocks throughout the area to check for unregistered animals. Owners of any unregistered dogs and cats will receive an infringement notice.

Keeping extra animals

If you are planning to add additional animals to your property, please ensure you check if you need an additional animal permit.

Application for additional animals in your home | Moorabool Shire Council

Pet identification tags

We provide lifetime tags for pet registration.

Your pet should wear the tag at all times. Fines apply if your pet is found outside your premises without its council tag.

If your tag becomes damaged or lost, contact us for a replacement.

Lost pets

If your pet becomes lost please let us know so we can help reunite you with your furry friend. Remember that a pet that wears a council tag will ensure they can be returned home quickly.

Animal Registration and fees

Animal registration and fees