Horsham Rural City Council
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Horsham Rural City Council is one of Victoria's largest council areas covering just over 4200 square kilometers.  The council area is located in Victoria's Wimmera region 3 hours drive north west of Melbourne and next to the Grampians Nation Park.  The local economy of the area is derived mainly from broad acre farming and Horsham is an important hub for retail and services for the Wimmera region.
 
Suburbs within Horsham Rural City Council:
 
Arapiles, Blackheath, Brimpaen, Bungalally, Burnt Creek, Byrneville, Clear Lake, Connangorach, Dadswells Bridge, Dahlen, Dooen, Drung, Duchembegarra North, Garup, Grass Flat, Green Lake, Greenland Dam, Haven, Heathvale, Horsham, Jallumba, Jeffries, Jerro, Jilpanger, Jung, Kalkee, Kanagulk, Kewell, Laharum, Longerenong, Lower Norton, McKenzie Creek, Mitre, Mockinya, Mount Talbot, Murra Warra, Natimuk, Noradjuha, Nurrabiel, Pimpinio, Polkemmet, Quantong, Remlaw, Riverside, St Helens Plains, Telangatuk East, Tooan, Toolondo, Vectis, Wail, Wartook, Wonwondah, and Youngvale  
 
 
Dog Registration Requirements:
 
Horsham 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:
 
Horsham Rural City Council allows a maximum number of 2 dogs per household on non farming land. 
 
Registration Fees:
 

Classification

 Fees
 Unsterilised Dogs 
 $60.00
 Unsterilised Dogs (Pensioner) 
 $30.00 
 Sterilised Dogs
 $20.00   
 Sterilised Dogs (Pensioner) 
 $10.00 
 Microchipped Dogs
 $20.00 
 Microchipped Dogs (Pensioner) 
 $10.00 
 Dogs over 10 years od age 
 $20.00 
 Dogs over 10 years of age (Pensioner) 
 $10.00 
 Working dogs 
 $20.00 
 VCA dog members 
 $20.00
 Guide dogs, Greyhounds (racing) 
 $0
 Transfer of registration 
 $0.00 
 Dog tag replacement 
 $0.00 
 Restricted breeds / Dangerous dog /            Menacing dogs (no fee relief) 
 $60.00
 
Registration form:
 
Contact the Council for a copy of the Dog Registration Form
 
Council Contact Details:
 
Horsham Rural City Council Offices are located at the Civic Centre, Roberts Ave, Horsham (Melways Map 620 C9)
Opening hours are between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm weekdays.
 
Mailing address:                      PO Box 511, HORSHAM 3402
Business Telephone:                (03)  5382 9777
Fax:                                         (03)  5382 1111
Email address:                      This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Website:                                   www.hrcc.vic.gov.au
 
 
Pound Contact Details: 
 
Contact Horsham Rural City Council on (03) 5382 9777 for pound details and opening times.
 
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.