Mansfield Shire Council
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Mansfield Shire Council covers an area just over 3800 square kilometers and is located 185 kilometers north east of Melbourne.  The shire area contains many natural features such as Mount Stirling, Mount Buller, Alpine National Parks and the Great Dividing Range, making tourism an important of the local economy.  Agriculture is also important to the local economy of the Mansfield area.
 
Suburbs within Mansfield Shire:
 
A1 Mine Settlement, Ancona, Barjarg, Barwite, Bonnie Doon, Booroolite, Bridge Creek, Creek Junction, Delatite, Eildon, Gaffneys Creek, Goughs Bay, Howes Creek, Howqua, Howqua Inlet, Howqua Plains, Jamieson, Kanumbra, Kevington, Lake Eildon, Licola North, Lima South, Macs Cove, Maindample, Mansfield, Matlock, Merrijig, Merton, Mirimbah, Mount Buller, Mountain Bay, Nillahcootie, Piries, Sawmill Settlement, Strathbogie, Tolmie, Toombullup, Woodfield, and Woods Point.  
 
Dog Registration Requirements:
 
Mansfield 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:
 
Mansfield Shire Council allows a maximum number of 2 dogs per household on non farming land. 
 
Registration Fees:
 

Classification

 Fees
 Unsterilised Dogs 
 $66.00
 Unsterilised Dogs (Pensioner) 
 $33.00 
 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 
 $6.00 
 Dog tag replacement 
 $6.00 
 Restricted breeds / Dangerous dog /            Menacing dogs (no fee relief) 
 $66.00
 
Registration form:
 
Contact the Council for a copy of the Dog Registration Form
 
Council Contact Details:
 
Mansfield Shire Council Offices are located at 33 Highett Street, Mansfield (Melways Map 622 B11)
Opening hours are between 9:30 am and 5:00 pm weekdays.
 
Mailing address:                      Private Bag 1000, MANSFIELD 3722 
Business Telephone:                (03)  5775 8555
Fax:                                         (03)  5775 2677
Email address:                       This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Website:                                   www.mansfield.vic.gov.au
 
 
Pound Contact Details: 
 
Contact Mansfield Shire Council on (03)  5775 8555 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.