General Information:

 

The Alpine Shire Council covers an area just over 5000 square kilometers and is located to the north east of Melbourne about 300 kms from the city.  A majority of the land within the shire is public land and includes parts of the Mount Buffalo National Park and also the Alpine National Park. 

 

Suburbs within the Alpine Shire Council:

 

Abbeyard, Barwidgee, Bogong, Bright, Brookside, Buckland, Buffalo Creek, Buffalo River, Cobungra, Coral Bank, Dandongadale, Dargo, Dederang, Dinner Plain, Eurobin, Falls Creek, Freeburgh Gapsted, Germantown, Glen Creek, Harrietville, Havilah, Hotham Heights, Kancoona, Merriang, Mongans Bridge, Mount Beauty, Mount Buffalo, Mount Hotham, Mudgeegonga, Myrtleford, Nug Nug, Ovens, Porepunkah, Rosewhite, Running Creek, Smoko, Tawonga, Tawonga South, Upper Gundowring, Wandiligong, Wongungarra .

 

Dog Registration Requirements:

 

Alpine Shire Council requires all dogs over the age of 3 months to be registered.  Once the dog is registered with the council a unique tag is issued to the owner to be placed on the dogs collar.   This tag aids in the prompt return of dogs that may be found wandering.

 

Number of Dogs Permitted Per House hold:

 

Alpine Shire Council allows a maximum number of 2 dogs per household on non farming land. 

 

Registration Fees:

 

Classification	Fees
Unsterilised Dogs	$54.00
Unsterilised Dogs (Pensioner)	$27.00
Sterilised Dogs	$18.00
Sterilised Dogs (Pensioner)	$9.00
Microchipped Dogs	$18.00
Microchipped Dogs (Pensioner)	$9.00
Dogs over 10 years od age	$18.00
Dogs over 10 years of age (Pensioner)	$9.00
Working dogs	$18.00
VCA dog members	$9.00
Guide dogs, Greyhounds (racing)	$0
Transfer of registration	$5.00
Dog tag replacement	$5.00
Restricted breeds / Dangerous dog /            Menacing dogs (no fee relief)	$54.00

 

Registration form:

 

Contact the Alpine Shire Council for a copy of the Dog Registration Form

 

Council Contact Details:

 

Alpine Shire Council Offices are located on the Great Alpine Road, Bright (Mel Map 622)

Opening hours are between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm weekdays.

 

Mailing address:                     PO Box 139, Great Alpine Road, Bright VIC 3741  

Business Telephone:                (03) 5755 0555  

Fax:                                         (03) 5755 1811

Email address:                      This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Website:                                  www.alpineshire.vic.gov.au

 

 

Pound Contact Details: 

 

Alpine Shire Council has a dog pound located at the Bright Depot, Churchill Avenue, Bright

 

Pound Contact details:

Phone:            (03) 5755 0555 (office hours only)

 

Animal Release Requirements:

• $10 per day or part thereof plus a $50 release fee for registered dogs.
• $10 per day or part thereof plus a $100 release fee for unregistered dogs
• All dogs and cats over the age of 3 months must be registered with Council prior to release.
• Owner identification is required at release.
• Fines will be imposed for unregistered animals and animals at large.