Port Phillip City Council
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Port Phillip City Council is a small council area covering just over 20 square kilometers and located to the south of Melbourne on the edge of Port Phillip Bay.  The area has 10 kilometers of coastline which is home to several all year dog beaches.  The area is predominatly urban with the local economy based on business, entertainment, wherehousing and manufacturing.
 
Suburbs within Port Phillip CIty Council:
 
Albert Park, Balaclava, Elwood, Garden City, Melbourne, Middle Park, Port Melbourne, Ripponlea, South Melbourne, Southbank, St Kilda, St Kilda East, and Windsor.
 
Dog Registration Requirements:
 
Port Phillip 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:
 
Port Phillip City Council allows a maximum number of 2 dogs per household. 
 
Registration Fees:
 

Classification

  Fees
 Unsterilised Dogs 
 $132.00
 Unsterilised Dogs (Pensioner) 
 $66.00 
 Sterilised Dogs
 $44.00   
 Sterilised Dogs (Pensioner) 
 $22.00 
 Microchipped Dogs
 $44.00 
 Microchipped Dogs (Pensioner) 
 $22.00 
 Dogs over 10 years of age 
 $44.00 
 Dogs over 10 years of age (Pensioner) 
 $22.00 
 Working dogs 
 $44.00 
 VCA dog members 
 $44.00
 Guide dogs, Greyhounds (racing) 
 $0
 Transfer of registration 
 $6.00 
 Dog tag replacement 
 $6.00 
 Restricted breeds / Dangerous dog /            Menacing dogs (no fee relief) 
 $132.00
 
Registration form:
 
 
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Council Contact Details:
 
Port Phillip City Council Offices are located on the corner of Brighton Road and Carlisle Street, St Kilda (Melways Map 58 C11)
Opening hours are between 9:30 am and 5:00 pm weekdays.
 
Mailing address:                      Private Bag 3, ST KILDA 3182
Business Telephone:                (03)  9209 6777
Fax:                                         (03)  9536 2722
Email address:                      This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Website:                                  www.portphillip.vic.gov.au
 
 
Pound Contact Details: 
 
Contact Port Phillip City Council on (03) 9209 6777 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.