Pet registration
Penalties and infringements
Penalty rates are set by the Victorian Government.
- Failure to apply to register a dog or cat – $363 (2 penalty points)
- Failure to re-register a dog or cat – $363 (2 penalty points)
- Dog or cat being a nuisance – $91 (0.5 penalty points)
- Dog or cat not wearing Council identification marker (tag) – $91 (0.5 penalty points)
- Dog at large (wandering) at night time – $363 (2 penalty points)
- Dog at large (wandering) during daytime – $273 (1.5 penalty points)
Impoundment fees
If your animal is impounded, it will be taken to the Albury Animal Management Centre operated by Canine Country Kennels. You'll need to pay impoundment fees directly to Canine Country Kennels before your animal is released.
- Cat or dog - release - $100
- Cattle, sheep, horse - release - $47
- Sustenance - $22 per day
- Transport (cattle, sheep, horse) - cost including labour plus 50%.
For more information, visit the Canine Country Kennels website.
*This includes a state government levy primarily used to fund responsible pet ownership programs.
**The reduced eligibility conditions denote that an animal must be either:
- de-sexed
- over the age of 10 years
- part of a domestic animal business or applicable organisation
- a dog that has undergone training as determined by the Domestic Animals Regulations.