Ararat Rural City Council
General Information:
 
Ararat Rural City Council is  located west of Melbourne on the Western Hwy approximatly 200 kilometers from the city.  The areas that make up Ararat Rural City are vital to much of Victoria's primary industry such as wine production, merino wool production and cropping.  Ararat Rural City also has fantastic tourist destinations such as the Grampians Ranges, Pyrenees Ranges and Lake Bolac. araratrcc.gif
 
Suburbs within Ararat Rural City Council:
 
Ararat, Armstrong, Ballyrogan, Barton, Bayindeen, Ben Nevis, Berrambool, Buangor, Carranballac, Cathcart, Chatsworth, Crowlands, Denicull Creek, Dobie, Dunkeld, Dunneworthy, Elmhurst, Eversley, Glenthompson, Great Western, Halls Gap, Jallukar, Kia Ora, Lake Bolac, Langi Logan, Mafeking, Maroona, Middle Creek, Mininera, Mininera, Mount Cole Creek, Mount William, Moyston, Narrapumelap South, Nerrin Nerrin, Norval, Pomonal, Pura Pura, Rhymney, Rocky Point, Rossbridge, Stavely, Stoneleigh, Streatham, Tatyoon, Warrak, Watgania, Westmere, Wickliffe, Willaura, Woorndoo, Yalla-Y-Poora, Yarram Park.
 
Dog Registration Requirements:
 
Ararat Rural City 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:
 
Ararat Rural City Council allows a maximum number of 2 dogs per household on non farming land. 
 
Registration Fees:
 

Classification

 Fees
 Unsterilised Dogs 
 $53.50
 Unsterilised Dogs (Pensioner) 
 $28.00 
 Sterilised Dogs
 $19.50   
 Sterilised Dogs (Pensioner) 
 $11.00 
 Microchipped Dogs
 $19.50 
 Microchipped Dogs (Pensioner) 
 $11.00 
 Dogs over 10 years od age 
 $19.50 
 Dogs over 10 years of age (Pensioner) 
 $11.00 
 Working dogs 
 $19.50 
 VCA dog members 
 $19.50
 Guide dogs, Greyhounds (racing) 
 $0
 Transfer of registration 
 $5.00 
 Dog tag replacement 
 $5.00 
 Restricted breeds / Dangerous dog /            Menacing dogs (no fee relief) 
 $53.50
 
Registration form:
 
 
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Council Contact Details:
 
Ararat Rural City Council Offices are located at the corner of Vincent and High Street, Ararat.
(Mel Map 626 F2)
Opening hours are between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm weekdays.
 
Mailing address:                      PO Box 246, ARARAT 3377
Business Telephone:                (03) 5355 0200 
Fax:                                         (03) 5352 1695
Email address:                      This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Website:                                  www.ararat.vic.gov.au
 
 
Pound Contact Details: 
 
For Pound Information and Lost Dogs contact the council during office hours on the above numbers.