Bass Coast Shire Council
General Information:
 
The Bass Coast Shire Council area is one of Victoria's larger council areas at approximatly 860 square kilometers and is located to the south east of Melbourne 130 kilometers from the city.  This area is predominatly coastal but the shire also contains fantastic hinterland which support the cattle and dairy farming of the area.  The Bass Coast Shire area is one of only a handful of areas in Victoria that has agriculture and tourism as there major industries.bass_coast.gif
 
Suburbs within Bass Coast Shire:
 
Adams Estate, Almurta, Anderson, Archies Creek, Bass, Blackwood Forest, Cape Paterson, Cape Woolamai, Churchill Island, Corinella, Coronet Bay, Cowes, Dalyston, Dudley, Ellerside, Glen Alvie, Glen Forbes, Grantville, Harmers Haven, Hicksborough, Inverloch, Jam Jerrup, Kernot, Kilcunda, Kongwak, Korrine, Krowera, Lance Creek, Lang Lang, Loch, Newhaven, Outtrim, Pioneer Bay, Pound Creek, Powlett River, Queensferry, Rhyll, Ryanston, San Remo, Silverleaves, Smiths Beach, St Clair, St Helier, Summerlands, Sunderland Bay, Sunset Strip, Surf Beach, Tenby Point, The Gurdies, Ventnor, Wattle Bank, West Creek, Wimbleton Heights, Wonthaggi, Woodleigh, Woolamai and Woolamai Waters.
 
Dog Registration Requirements:
 
Bass Coast 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:
 
Bass Coast Shire Council allows a maximum number of 2 dogs per household on non farming land. 
 
Registration Fees:
 

Classification

 Fees
 Unsterilised Dogs 
 $75.00
 Unsterilised Dogs (Pensioner) 
 $37.50 
 Sterilised Dogs
 $22.00   
 Sterilised Dogs (Pensioner) 
 $11.00 
 Microchipped Dogs
 $22.00 
 Microchipped Dogs (Pensioner) 
 $11.00 
 Dogs over 10 years od age 
 $22.00 
 Dogs over 10 years of age (Pensioner) 
 $11.00 
 Working dogs 
 $22.00 
 VCA dog members 
 $22.00
 Guide dogs, Greyhounds (racing) 
 $0
 Transfer of registration 
 $5.00 
 Dog tag replacement 
 $5.00 
 Restricted breeds / Dangerous dog /            Menacing dogs (no fee relief) 
 $75.00
 
Registration form:
 
 
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Council Contact Details:
 
Bass Coast Shire Council Offices are located at 76 McBride Avenue, Wonthaggi  (Melways Map 627 K9)
Opening hours are between 8:30 am and 5:00 pm weekdays.
 
Mailing address:                       PO Box 118, WONTHAGGI 3995 
Business Telephone:                (03) 5671 2211
Fax:                                         (03) 5671 2222
Email address:                     This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  
Website:                                www.basscoast.vic.gov.au 
 
 
Pound Contact Details: 
 
Bass Coast Shire Council will has directed that dogs in the Council's pound can only be collected by visiting Council's Wonthaggi office at 76 McBride Avenue, Wonthaggi.  After fees are paid, a local laws officer will give directions to the pound where the animal will be released to the owner. 
 
Council Ranger Contact details:
Phone:            (03) 5671 2211 or (03) 5951 3311
Animal Release Requirements:
  • 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.