The
City of Greater Geelong is offering a free pet registration amnesty for
eligible cat and dog owners between Monday 4 November and Sunday 15 December.
The
amnesty applies to residents of the City of Greater
Geelong municipal area with microchipped cats and dogs that are not currently
registered.
There
is no limit to how many animals can be registered for free during the amnesty
period.
Ali Wastie, City of Greater Geelong chief executive
Registration
allows us to reunite lost pets with their owners, plus registering your pet can
also avoid the financial and emotional burden of impoundment.
Registration
proceeds also help to fund animal-related projects across our municipality,
such as the building of dog parks and support services provided by GAWS.
To
take advantage of the offer, visit the
register a pet page.
Alternatively,
registration forms can be completed in person at one of the City’s Customer
Service Centres.
Registering
your cat or dog with Council is a legal requirement as outlined by the Domestic
Animals Act 1994 and failing to register your pet can result in a fine of $395
per animal.
Registration
is required to be renewed each year and paid for by 10 April and will apply to
all pet owners including those who take up the free registration offer during
the amnesty period.