Darebin City Council
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Darebin City Council is one of Victoria's smaller council areas cover just over 50 square kilometers.  The council area is located to the north of Melbourne and is home to La Trobe University and also the large retail precinct of Northland Shopping Center.  The area has a mix of residential, manufacturing and retailing which contribute to the local economy.
 
Suburbs within Darebin City Council:
 
Alphington, Bundoora, Coburg, Fairfield, Keon Park, Kingsbury, Macleod, Northcote, Preston, Regent West, Reservoir and Thornbury .   
 
Dog Registration Requirements:
 
Darebin 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:
 
Darebin City Council allows a maximum number of 2 dogs per household. 
 
Registration Fees:
 

Classification

 Fees
 Unsterilised Dogs 
 $70.00
 Unsterilised Dogs (Pensioner) 
 $35.00 
 Sterilised Dogs
 $23.00   
 Sterilised Dogs (Pensioner) 
 $11.00 
 Micro-chipped Dogs
 $23.00 
 Micro-chipped Dogs (Pensioner) 
 $11.00 
 Dogs over 10 years of age 
 $23.00 
 Dogs over 10 years of age (Pensioner) 
 $11.00 
 Working dogs 
 $23.00 
 VCA dog members 
 $23.00
 Guide dogs, Greyhounds (racing) 
 $0
 Transfer of registration 
 $6.00 
 Dog tag replacement 
 $6.00 
 Restricted breeds / Dangerous dog /            Menacing dogs (no fee relief) 
 $70.00
 
Registration form:
 
 
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Council Contact Details:
 
Darebin City Council Offices are located at 274 Gower Street, Preston (Melways Map 18 H12)
Opening hours are between 9:30 am and 5:00 pm weekdays.
 
Mailing address:                      PO Box 91, PRESTON 3072
Business Telephone:                (03)  8470 8888
Fax:                                         (03)  8470 8877
Email address:                       This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Website:                                www.darebin.vic.gov.au   
 
Pound Contact Details: 

If your dog is impounded contact the council on (03) 8470 8888 

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.