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Dogs and cats

Pet registration

Find out how to register a new pet, transfer ownership and more.

Animal infringements

How to pay or appeal an animal infringement.

Barking dogs

What to do if your neighbour has a dog that barks excessively.

Wandering cats and dogs

Where to find your lost pet and what to do if feral cats are visiting your property.

Domestic Animal Management Plan

Council adopted its Animal Management Plan 2021 – 2025 at its December 2021 Council meeting.
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Rural City of Wangaratta
62-68 Ovens Street
Wangaratta 3677
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Opening hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm

P: 03 5722 0888
E: council@wangaratta.vic.gov.au

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Acknowledgement of Country

We acknowledge the traditional owners of the lands on which the Rural City of Wangaratta communities reside. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging, and celebrate and respect their continuing cultures. We are committed to walking beside all traditional owners as we move toward reconciliation.

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