Pet registration is a legal requirement under the Domestic Animals Act 1994. You can be fined for not complying. However, there are many additional reasons to register your pet.
Animal registration is required to ensure responsible pet ownership and to support a pet-friendly Casey financially:
- Dog-friendly parks and reserves: Dozens of on and off leash locations.
- Identification and Reunification: Registered details will be used to reconnect lost pets with their owners.
- Funds Animal Management staff: Investigate dog attacks, collect, impound and return stray pets and patrol parks and streets, audit and ad-hoc inspections of domestic animal businesses, etc.
- Support for Animal Services: Registration fees contribute to funding essential services, such as animal shelters, ranger patrols, and emergency response for injured animals.
- Community Education: Events such as pet expos, discount microchipping days, pet ownership publications and websites.
- Health and Compliance: Registration ensures pets meet health requirements like vaccinations and microchipping, reducing disease risks in the community.
Overall, registration benefits both pet owners and the community by promoting safety, supporting animal services, and ensuring pets are protected.
In the City of Casey, all cats and dogs over three months of age must be registered with Council.