General Information:

  

Melbourne City Council covers an area just over 30 square kilometers and includes the central business district within its boundaries.  The council area is made up of a mix of inner city residential areas, business and retail districts.  The local economy of this council area is predominatly made up of retail and commercial activities.  

 

Suburbs within Melbourne City Council:

 

Carlton, Carlton North, Docklands, East Melbourne, Fishermans Bend, Flemington, Hotham Hill, Jolimont, Kensington, Melbourne, North Melbourne, Parkville, Port Melbourne, Prahran, South Yarra, Southbank, and West Melbourne.  
 

Dog Registration Requirements:

 

Melbourne 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:

 

Melbourne City Council currently has no restrictions on the number of dogs a resident may own.  Residents are asked to ensure that dogs have enough space to live comfortable and are not a nuisance to neighbours and other residents.

 

Registration Fees:

 

Classification	Fees
Unsterilised Dogs	$103.95
Unsterilised Dogs (Pensioner)	$52.00
Sterilised Dogs	$34.65
Sterilised Dogs (Pensioner)	$17.35
Microchipped Dogs	$34.65
Microchipped Dogs (Pensioner)	$17.35
Dogs over 10 years of age	$34.65
Dogs over 10 years of age (Pensioner)	$17.35
Working dogs	$34.65
VCA dog members	$34.65
Guide dogs, Greyhounds (racing)	$0

 

Registration form:

 

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Council Contact Details:

 

The Lost Dogs Home takes registrations for dogs on behalf of the Melbourne City Council.

Alternatively registrations can be paid at the Melbourne Town Hall (Melways Map 1B N7)

 

Mailing address:                     PO Box 1603, Melbourne VIC 3001  

Business Telephone:                (03) 9658 9658

Fax:                                         (03) 9654 4854

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Website:                                  www.melbourne.vic.gov.au

 

The Lost Dogs Home Details: 

 

The Lost Dogs Home looks after impounded dogs in the Melbourne City Council area.  Their offices and animal shelter is located at 2 Gracie Street, North Melbourne.

 

The opening hours are as follows:

Monday - Thursday: 10.00 am - 6.15 pm
Fridays: 10.00 am - 4.45 pm
Saturday and Sunday: 9.00 am - 12.30 pm

 

Shelter Contact details:

Phone:            (03) 9329 2755

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Animal Release Requirements:

• $11 per day or part thereof plus a $44 release fee for dogs with no identification tags / microchip.
• $11 per day or part thereof plus a $22 release fee for registered / microchipped dogs.
• 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.