Domestic animal business

Under the Domestic Animals Act 1994, all domestic animal businesses must registered with Council and comply with the appropriate mandatory Code of Practice.

Domestic animal businesses include:

  • Boarding establishments
  • Breeding and rearing businesses
  • Dog training establishments
  • Pets shops
  • Shelters and pounds

All Domestic Animal Businesses must be registered annually from 10 April, this involves an annual inspection to ensure compliance.

How to register

Email

Step 1.Contact Council to discuss you requirements

Email locallaws@swanhill.vic.gov.au

Step 2.Apply for permits 

Depending on the Planning Zone of the property, you may also require a Council Planning Permit.

Step 3.Pay the application fee

A member of our team will email you with details on how to pay your application fee.

You can view the fees and charges under the 'Fees' tab.

Phone

Step 1.Contact Council to discuss you requirements

Call 03 5036 2333

Step 2.Apply for permits 

Depending on the Planning Zone of the property, you may also require a Council Planning Permit.

Step 3.Pay the application fee

A member of our team will email you with details on how to pay your application fee.

You can view the fees and charges under the 'Fees' tab.

Fees

Domestic Animal Business 2024/25 fees
Annual registration $205.00

For more information about the requirements for domestic animal businesses visit Animal Welfare Victoria.

Contact us

Phone

03 5036 2333

 

Email

locallaws@swanhill.vic.gov.au

 

Location

45 Splatt Street
Swan Hill
VIC 3585
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