Knox City Council
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Knox City Council is another of Victoria's smaller residential council areas covering just over 100 square kilometers.  Located to the east of Melbourne Knox City Council has experienced explosive residential growth over the last 20 - 25 years.  The area has a large residentail base but there has also been growth in business, retail and manufacturing which is important to the local economy of this area.
 
Suburbs within Knox City Council:
 
Bayswater, Boronia, Ferntree Gully, Knoxfield, Lysterfield, Mountain Gate, Rowville, Sassafras, Scoresby, Studfield, The Basin, Upper Ferntree Gully, and Wantirna  
 
Dog Registration Requirements:
 
Knox 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:
 
Knox City Council allows a maximum number of 2 dogs per household on non farming land. 
 
Registration Fees:
 

Classification

 Fees
 Unsterilised Dogs 
 $93.00
 Unsterilised Dogs (Pensioner) 
 $46.50 
 Sterilised Dogs
 $24.00   
 Sterilised Dogs (Pensioner) 
 $12.00 
 Microchipped Dogs
 $24.00 
 Microchipped Dogs (Pensioner) 
 $12.00 
 Dogs over 10 years od age 
 $24.00 
 Dogs over 10 years of age (Pensioner) 
 $12.00 
 Working dogs 
 $24.00 
 VCA dog members 
 $24.00
 Guide dogs, Greyhounds (racing) 
 $0
 Transfer of registration 
 $5.50 
 Dog tag replacement 
 $5.50 
 Restricted breeds / Dangerous dog /            Menacing dogs (no fee relief) 
 $150.00
 
Registration form:
 
Contact the Council for a copy of the Dog Registration Form
 
Council Contact Details:
 
Knox City Council Offices are located at 511 Burwood Highway, Wantirna South (Melways Map 64 A12)
Opening hours are between 9:30 am and 5:00 pm weekdays.
 
Mailing address:                     Locked Bag 1, WANTIRNA SOUTH 3152
Business Telephone:                (03)  9298 8000 
Fax:                                         (03)  9800 3096
Email address:                     This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  
Website:                                www.knox.vic.gov.au  
 
 
Pound Contact Details: 
 
If you have lost your dog in the Knox Council Area contact the council on the number below.
 
Phone:            (03)  9298 8000
 
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.