
We love our furry friends. Find out what you need to do or know to be a responsible pet and animal owner in Manningham.
We love our furry friends. Find out what you need to do or know to be a responsible pet and animal owner in Manningham.
View our lost pets database via the Manningham Pound or report a missing pet
Find out what to do if a barking dog is being disruptive to the community.
We celebrate all forms of life big and small in our community, learn about the most common creatures and our guidance around them.
Check out all parks suitable for dogs to run free or dogs to remain on their lead.
If your pet was wearing its registration tag or is microchipped when it became lost, we will try to contact you if we find it.
Check our lost pets database to see if we have found your friend.
Let us know your pet is missing. We will help reunite you.
Have you lost your pet?
Check our lost pets database. If you believe your pet is on the list, contact us.
Are your pet's details still correct?
It is important to update your microchip details with your pet registry as well as your pet registration with Council. This helps you find your pet quickly if they are lost.
If you find someone else's pet:
Always be cautious when approaching strange animals. If the animal appears friendly, secure them to keep them safe from traffic or other dangers.
The registration tag is attached to the pet's collar.
Let us know you have found a lost pet. We will attempt to locate the owner.
Manningham Pound is where you can pick up your lost cat or dog.
There are limits to how many pets or livestock you can keep on your property. It also needs to meet size requirements for you to keep livestock.
Pet or livestock | Number allowed without the excess animal permit |
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Cat |
2 registered cats |
Dog |
2 registered dogs |
Domestic birds |
13 birds |
Mice |
8 mice |
Rabbits |
4 rabbits |
Guinea pigs |
8 guinea pigs |
Poultry or pigeons |
4 chickens, ducks, geese or pigeons Your poultry must be kept in a poultry house and pigeons need to be kept in a pigeon loft. Contact us on 9840 9333 or online for details regarding construction and specifications of poultry houses and pigeon lofts. |
Small animals (livestock) |
A permit is required to keep any sheep or goat in an area less than one acre (4000 sqm) |
Large animals |
A permit is required to keep any emu, ostrich, goat, sheep, cow, pig, bull, or horse in an area less than two acres (8000 sqm) |
Barking dogs can be disruptive to the community. Dogs often bark because they are bored, lonely or frustrated due to lack of exercise and mental stimulation.
Keep track of the barking as we may ask you to keep a diary of the frequency of the noise.
Before you report a barking dog to us, try speaking to your neighbour to resolve the issue first. Often they may not know their dog is barking.
You can make a report online, in person or over the phone.
Need help? Contact us.
If you are new to Manningham, you need to transfer your pet's registration to us. This will make sure they’re safe at all times and keep pound costs down if they ever get lost.
Whenever the contact details change of your pet, you need to contact us in writing to update your pet's registration details. This may include:
If you have moved from outside Victoria, you will need to start a new pet registration.
To update your contact information and address:
If you have lost your pet’s original registration tag or it’s damaged, you can contact us to request a new one.
You can transfer a paid registration from another council in Victoria by downloading:
Once you have completed the form you can return it to us:
Don’t forget to bring proof of payment for the current period. We will then register your pet at no extra cost.
If you have a pet currently registered in Manningham, you can transfer the ownership of that pet to another person by downloading:
Once you have completed the form you can return it to us:
Congratulations on your new best friend. Now that you have got your pet, you will need to register your microchipped pet with us.
Registering your pet lets you reunite with them quickly if they ever get lost.
When your pet reaches three months (12 weeks) of age you need to:
You can only register your pet after they have been microchipped.
A microchip is a small computer chip about the size of a grain of rice - implanted just under your pet's skin between the shoulder blades at the back of the neck. It is a common, safe and painless procedure that takes a few seconds. Each microchip has a unique number that can be detected with a microchip scanner.
A microchipped pet allows us to easily identify your pet to safely return to you if they become lost or stray. Always keep your contact details up to date.
If you need an exemption from microchipping, you have to provide proof from a vet documenting why your pet's health would be harmed by the procedure.
Pet registration fees vary depending on your pet's circumstances. Check below if you are eligible for a discounted registration fee.
Fee type | Dog | Cat |
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Microchipped only |
$176.43 |
$158.73 |
Desexed and microchipped (including puppies and kittens less than 6 months of age) |
$59.23 |
$37.43 |
Approved organisation and microchipped |
$59.23 |
$37.43 |
Obedience trained and microchipped |
$59.23 |
n/a |
Aged over 10 and microchipped |
$59.23 |
$37.43 |
If you are a pensioner or a member of certain organisations, you may be eligible to get a discount.
You might be eligible for a discount if you are one of the following groups
You are entitled to a 50 percent discount on your pet’s registration.
When you register your pet, select the option 'pensioner discount only' to start the application. You will need to provide proof of concession.
If you are a member of one of the following approved organisation you are entitled to discounted pet registration:
If you are a member of one of these organisations and wish to apply the discount you will need to download an application form and apply manually to register your pet. You will also need to supply proof of your membership.
If your dog has successfully completed obedience training from an approved training organisation you are entitled to a discounted pet registration.
Approved Obedience Training Organisations:
If you have received a training certificate from one of the above organisations and wish to apply the discount you will need to download an application form and apply manually to register your pet. You will need to supply evidence of the training certificate.
Discounts also apply pets who are:
Complete an application for each pet you are registering. Check if you need to apply for an excess animal permit.
To register a pet, you will need:
You can pay online by credit or debit card using our links below:
Cat desexed any age – Pensioner discount only
Cat less than six months of age
Cat less than six months of age – Pensioner discount only
Cat over six months of age – Pensioner discount only
Contact us if you need to register a restricted breed, declared dangerous or declared menacing dog.
Dog desexed any age - Pensioner discount only
Dog less than six months of age
Dog less than six months of age - Pensioner discount only
Dog over six months of age - Pensioner discount only
Or to apply in person or by post, download and complete:
Each year, you need to renew your pet registration(s) by 10 April - we will send you renewal forms before this deadline date. Pay by the due date so we can register your pet in time to avoid any extra costs.
To renew:
After registering your pet, you will get a tag to help with their safe return if they go missing.
If you have lost the tag or it’s damaged, you can request a new one.
Microchipping your pet identifies and protects them.
Your pet must have a microchip prior to registration.
Microchipping your pet is important because if they’re lost, we or animal shelters can identify them.
If you’d like to learn more about the benefits, visit microchipping information for dog and cat owners.
A microchip is a tiny computer chip the size of a grain of rice. Each chip has a unique number and when scanned, will identify your pet. The number will be on the microchip registry and other details such as your:
The procedure takes a few seconds and is painless. A vet can microchip your pet.
The microchip implant will be just under your pet’s skin. Usually between the shoulder blades at the back of the neck.
If you need an exemption, you’ll need to show proof from a vet of why the procedure will cause your pet harm.
If you’ve moved to a new place, update your pet’s microchip details with the domestic animal (microchip) registries.
While not mandatory, desexing sterilises a dog or cat so they can't have puppies or kittens. Desexing can also reduce roaming behaviour or territorial aggression. It’s important to remember kittens as young as 4 months of age are able to breed.
You’ll also receive reductions on registration fees after desexing your pet.
Only a qualified vet can carry out the desexing operation.
For more information on desexing, visit the Victorian Government's website for desexing cats and dogs.
Find out how to make payment for the following services: ...
You can pay online using your credit card for any of the following notices or invoices:
Below we have collated some of our popular applications.
An infringement, also known as either a fine or a penalty notice, is issued when a law or regulation is broken to help protect the rights, amenity and well-being of the Manningham community.
Find a list of options available to you if you have received a penalty notice.
View information on Manningham’s Community Local Law (2013), a local law made under Part 5 of the Local Government Act (1989 ) and section 42 of the Domestic Animals Act 1994, that further describes infringements and fines.
We issue infringements that relate to:
Dog and cat registrations help ensure that lost pets can be quickly reunited with your family, giving you peace of mind should your pet ever go missing.
When your puppy or kitten reaches 12 weeks of age, they need to be microchipped and registered with us. Registrations are renewable every year by 10 April.
Once your pet is registered, we will send you a tag for your pet that will help us return them to you if they ever go missing.
Discounts apply for pensioners and approved organisations. There are also discounts for desexed pets. When you renew your registration, simply show us a vet certificate as proof of desexing.
Manningham Council is urging pet owners to ensure that their animals are safe and secure during the festive season.
Celebrations and fireworks displays can disturb some domestic pets and Council is asking owners to secure their pets.
Dogs, especially, have extremely sensitive hearing and the noise from fireworks and thunderstorms can cause them to panic and become distressed.
Many dogs do abnormal things when stressed, like jumping over, chewing through or digging under fences. This can create a very unsafe situation for everyone, causing traffic hazards and sometimes fear aggression in dogs.
Fireworks are planned for the evenings of Manningham Carols (around 10.00 pm Friday 16 December, 2016), on New Year’s Eve and during Australia Day celebrations (January 26, 2017). Throughout summer there can also be severe thunderstorms.
If owners are concerned that fireworks and thunderstorms may affect their dog, they are urged to have someone stay with their animal or alternatively secure their animal(s) in the house or garage and ensure their dog is wearing a collar and tag, with relevant contact details attached.
Generally, Council has been able to recover and re-house the majority of pets without impounding the animals, highlighting the advantages of ensuring your pet is registered.
Dogs distressed by fireworks or thunderstorms that escape their premises can travel large distances.
If your pet escapes, check with neighbours, check Council’s lost animals page at www.manningham.vic.gov.au/lost-animals or call the Manningham Pound on 9840 9333. Other places to check are local vet practices, neighbouring Council Pounds and animal shelters.
Manningham Council is urging pet owners to ensure that their animals are safe and secure across the festive season.
Celebrations and fireworks displays can disturb some domestic pets and Council is asking owners to secure their pets.
Dogs, especially, have extremely sensitive hearing and the noise from fireworks and thunderstorms can cause them to panic and become distressed.
Many dogs do abnormal things when stressed, like jumping over, chewing through or digging under fences. This can create a very unsafe situation for everyone, causing traffic hazards and sometimes fear aggression in dogs.
Fireworks are planned for the evenings of Manningham Carols (Friday 11 Dec), on New Year’s Eve and during Australia Day celebrations (Jan 26, 2016) and throughout summer there are often severe thunderstorms.
If owners are concerned that fireworks and thunderstorms affect their dog, they are urged to have someone stay with their animal or alternatively securing your animal in the house or garage and ensure their dog is wearing a collar and tag, with relevant contact details attached.
Generally, Council has been able to recover and re-house the majority of these pets without impounding the animals, highlighting the advantages of ensuring your pet is registered.
Dogs distressed by fireworks or thunderstorms that escape their premises can travel large distances.
If your pet escapes check with your neighbours, the Manningham Pound on 9840 9333, local vet practices and neighbouring Council Pounds and Animal shelters.
Carols by Candlelight is Manningham's biggest annual event. Featuring local and national performers, fun activities and some of Melbourne's best food trucks, this event is entertaining for the whole family.
Our Carols by Candlelight has been bringing our community together for 39 years. On Friday 9 December, pack a picnic rug and head down to Ruffey Lake Park to celebrate the festive season.
Friday 9 December 2022
Ruffey Lake Park, George Street, Doncaster
Free
We'll have plenty of pre-show fun with free craft activities and entertainment for the kids, including face painting and Santa photos. The pre-show stage entertainment will feature Team Dream, one of Australia’s premier children’s acts.
Starting at 7.30pm, our main concert has a stellar line-up featuring one of Australia's finest vocalists, Chris Sebastian. The winner of The Voice Australia 2020, Chris has had multiple radio hits. He'll be releasing more music and touring the country across 2023.
Chris will be supported by a line-up of soloists, including Cassie McIvor, who grew up in Manningham! Cassie has graced stages across the globe with her powerhouse performances. Most recently, she was seen on Season 10 of The Voice Australia.
The event will also feature Richard Thomas, Aydan Calafiore, The Amore Duet, Jael Wena, Zoe Sunday and Alinta Burnell. Soloists will be accompanied by The All-Star Carols band, led by local award-winning music director John Turcio and the Manningham Concert Band.
And don't miss our highlight of the night - a very special appearance on stage by Santa and Mrs Claus!
The evening will finish with a spectacular fireworks finale. This display will run for approximately 8 minutes. If you live in nearby streets, secure your family pets in a safe, comfortable location or bring them into your house during the display.
Manningham Carols by Candlelight is a smoke-free, family friendly event.
Visit the information tent for a free child’s wristband to write your contact details on and secure around your child’s wrist in case you and your child get separated.
Help us minimise waste this festive season. Bring your own re-usable drink bottles to fill up at the free water station.
This event will have wheelchair access and Auslan interpreters.
Please bring a torch, comfortable shoes, a picnic rug, a reusable water bottle, warm clothes and plenty of Christmas spirit! Due to the recent weather conditions, the site may be very wet, so please bring a water-resistant ground covering, i.e., a tarp.
Bring a picnic with you and dine on the grass or purchase dinner from one of the food stalls and trucks offering meals, coffee and snacks. Gluten-free and vegan options will be available.
Parking is limited. If possible, please walk, cycle, or be dropped off at the event. Otherwise, free parking is available on King Street, with a shuttle bus operating to and from the event area throughout the evening. Accessible parking will be available via The Boulevarde, off George Street.
Parking restrictions will be in place on the streets surrounding Ruffey Lake Park to minimise disruption for local residents.
Road closures will affect the below streets from 4.00pm to 11.00pm on Friday 9 December.
The Boulevarde off George Street will be closed to through traffic.
If you live in this area, we'll tell you more about these road closures and permits before the event.
We'll have a shuttle bus running between 5.30pm and 10.00pm on the night to get you from the carpark to the event site.
For more information, please contact the Events team on 9840 9333 or at events@manningham.vic.gov.au
The Manningham Carols is proudly sponsored by the following local businesses.
It takes just six minutes or less for an animal to suffer severe heat exhaustion in a car and die, so pet owners are urged to be aware of the dangers of leaving animals in cars in the coming hotter months.
Manningham Mayor Cr Jim Grivokostopoulos said temperatures inside a car can reach over 40C on a 23C day and in that sort of heat an animal can die in less than six minutes.
“Melbourne’s Metropolitan Ambulance Service undertook tests on a 29 degree day that showed how quickly temperatures inside a car can rise.”
“Even with the car’s air conditioning having initially cooled the interior to a comfortable 20 degrees, showed it took just 10 minutes for the temperature to more than double to 44 degrees.”
“In a further 10 minutes it had tripled to a deadly 60.2 degrees. In animals, as with humans, exposure to these types of temperatures can be extremely dangerous.”
Cr Grivokostopoulos said Council is urging owners to reconsider whether they should take a pet out in the heat as it is often kinder and more responsible to leave the dog at home with water and shade.
“Dogs are particularly at risk as they cool themselves by panting. If the air around a dog is too hot, particularly if they don’t have access to water, they are physically unable to regulate their body temperature.”
“Even if the car is parked in the shade or windows are left down, the temperature inside a car on a hot day can reach hazardous levels.”
“In the time it takes to pick up a few things for dinner at the supermarket and get through the supermarket check out, a dog left in a hot car could have already died an agonising death,” he said.
If you find a pet left in a hot car, please call Victoria Police on 000. Police are equipped to dispatch officers quickly from the nearest police station, which is critical under these circumstances.
We have adopted a new plan for the management of domestic animals in Manningham.
The plan incorporates feedback from the community concerning the protection of cat and dog welfare. It also seeks to improve the amenity and safety of our community.
Key priorities of the plan that address issues and suggestions identified by the community included in the plan include:
The plan will include a trial of a cat confinement program. Cat owners will be required to keep their cat/s within their property boundaries 24 hours each day.
The trial cat confinement program will provide benefits to cats, cat owners and the community.
Benefits include:
Manningham Mayor, Cr Michelle Kleinert said that pets are a valued part of life for many people in the community.
"There are over 13,000 registered pet dogs and cats in Manningham. This plan focuses on responsible pet ownership and will help to keep pets in our community happier and healthier.”
All Councils across Victoria need to develop a Domestic Animal Management Plan every four years. This is a requirement under the Domestic Animals Act 1994.
Wild deer are a growing problem in suburban areas such as Templestowe, East Doncaster and Bulleen and other parts of the Yarra River Catchment.
Deer cause significant damage to native vegetation, farmland and gardens, carry disease and have the potential to harm people.
A forum organised by Manningham Council has bought attention to the issue and sought a collaborative approach to its solution.
“Managing the impact of wild deer populations on residents is a problem across all of government. We need to find appropriate solutions,” says Manningham Council Director of Environment and Planning, Teresa Dominic.
“Safety around Manningham is a big concern. Fully grown Sambar deer are as big as a cow and all males have antlers. Deer have been spotted in residential areas and caused car accidents. With growing deer populations, getting on top of this issue now is important.”
The forum discussed the environmental and safety impacts of wild deer populations, as well as management issues, including the roles and responsibilities of various agencies.
The State Government has commenced planning for a Deer Management Strategy for Victoria, to be completed in June 2018. The findings of the parliamentary enquiry into deer hunting on Crown Land are to be released in June 2017.
Attendees at the Yarra Catchment Deer Forum agreed to meet again to develop a plan of action towards a proactive Integrated Deer Management Program in the Yarra Catchment.
Event details: Yarra Catchment Deer Forum, March 23rd 2017
Attendees included: DEWLP, Parks Vic, Port Phillip Catchment Management Authority, Victorian National Parks Association, Melbourne Water, Landcare, Yarra Ranges Council, Nillumbik Council, Maroondah Council, Knox Council, researchers, Game Management Authority and Vic Police.
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Media enquiries contact Juanita Haisman on 9840 9402.
Manningham Council is seeking feedback on its Draft Domestic Animal Management Plan 2017-2021 which is now on public exhibition until Monday 21 August.
The draft plan has been developed following community consultation and outlines Council’s key actions for the management of dogs and cats over the next four years.
The Draft Domestic Animal Management Plan 2017-2021 includes a range of new and ongoing actions across a variety of areas such as registration and identification of dogs and cats, nuisance complaints, dog attacks, domestic animal businesses and more.
Community members are encouraged to view the draft plan and provide feedback online at www.yoursaymanningham.com.au/domestic-animals
Hard copies of the draft plan are available for viewing at the Bulleen, Doncaster, The Pines and Warrandyte libraries and the Manningham Civic Centre.
Feedback can be provided in writing online or by post to the Manager Health and Local Laws, Manningham City Council, PO Box 1, Doncaster 3108.
The Domestic Animal Management Plan is a legislative requirement under the Domestic Animals Act 1994. For the purpose of this plan, domestic animals refer to dogs and cats only.
Manningham Council has made changes to dog controls in the Warrandyte River Reserve to ensure dogs remain on lead near the Warrandyte Bridge including the recently upgraded Lions Park area.
The change has been introduced to support safety for residents and visitors to this area and those enjoying the newly upgraded community facilities within the reserve.
Dogs must be on lead within the newly designated on lead area, which is a 260 metre section of the Warrandyte River Reserve, between 183 Yarra Street and the Warrandyte Bridge.
The new on lead area is in accordance with Council’s resolution in September 2020, which introduced
across Manningham. This order was introduced in line with the Domestic Animals Act 1994.
There are still sections within the Warrandyte River Reserve that are designated as off lead areas.
In Manningham, dogs are only permitted off lead in designated areas providing the dog is kept under control at all times. Dogs must be on lead within 15 metres of:
There can be penalties for owners who let their dog off their lead in areas where it is not permitted.
It is important to note that dogs are not permitted within the Federation Playspace area of this reserve.
For more information, call 9840 9333.
Warrandyte River Reserve - dog on and off lead areas