General Information:

 

Greater Bendigo City Council is located to the north west of Melbourne approximatly 150 kilometers from the city.  The council area is quite large covering just under 3000 square kilometers and is an important regional centre servicing the towns and rural areas of the Loddon region.  

 

Suburbs within Greater Bendigo City Council:

 

Argyle, Ascot, Avonmore, Axe Creek, Axedale, Bagshot, Barnadown, Bendigo, Big Hill, California Gully, Costerfield, Derrinal, Diamond Hill, Drummartin, Eaglehawk, Eaglehawk North, Elmore, Emu Creek, Eppalock, Epsom, Flora Hill, Fosterville, Golden Gully, Golden Square, Goornong, Harcourt North, Heathcote, Hunter, Huntly, Ironbark, Jackass Flat, Junortoun, Kamarooka, Kangaroo Flat, Kennington, Kimbolton, Knowsley, Ladys Pass, Leichardt, Lockwood, Long Gully, Longlea, Lyal, Maiden Gully, Mandurang, Marong, Mayreef, Mia Mia, Minto, Mosquito Creek, Mount Camel, Myers Flat, Myrtle Creek, Neilborough, Pilchers Bridge, Quarry Hill, Ravenswood, Raywood, Redcastle, Redesdale, Sailors Gully, Sandhurst East, Sebastian, Sedgwick, Shelbourne, Specimen Hill, Spring Gully, Strathdale, Strathfieldsaye, Summerfield, Toolleen, Tysons Reef, Wellsford, Whipstick, White Hills, Wilson Reef and Woodvale.

 

Dog Registration Requirements:

 

Greater Bendigo 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:

 

Greater Bendigo City Council allows a maximum number of 2 dogs per household on non farming land. 

 

Registration Fees:

 

Classification	Fees
Unsterilised Dogs	$98.00
Unsterilised Dogs (Pensioner)	$49.00
Sterilised Dogs	$31.00
Sterilised Dogs (Pensioner)	$15.50
Microchipped Dogs	$31.00
Microchipped Dogs (Pensioner)	$15.50
Dogs over 10 years od age	$31.00
Dogs over 10 years of age (Pensioner)	$15.50
Working dogs	$31.00
VCA dog members	$31.00
Guide dogs, Greyhounds (racing)	$0
Transfer of registration	$5.00
Dog tag replacement	$5.00
Restricted breeds / Dangerous dog /            Menacing dogs (no fee relief)	$98.00

 

Registration form:

 

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Council Contact Details:

 

Greater Bendigo City Council Offices are located at 195 Lyttleton Terrace, Bendigo (Melways Map 609 E3)

Opening hours are between 8:30 am and 5:00 pm weekdays.

 

Mailing address:                     PO Box 733, BENDIGO 3552  

Business Telephone:                (03) 5434 6000

Fax:                                         (03) 5434 6200

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

Website:                                  www.bendigo.vic.gov.au

 

 

Pound Contact Details: 

 

Greater Bendigo City Council has a dog pound located in Pipers Lane, East Bendigo, adjacent to the Bendigo Aerodrome 

 

The opening hours are as follows:

Monday to Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday & Sunday 10am - 12noon & 2pm - 4pm
Public Holidays 10am - 12noon

 

Council Ranger Contact details:

Phone:            (03) 5441 2209

 

Animal Release Requirements:

• $12 per day or part thereof plus a $50 release fee.
• 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.