General Information:

 

Pyrenees Shire Council covers an area just over 3400 square kilometers and is located 140 kilometers from Melbourne In Victorias central west.  The area is made up primarily of rural land and the local economy is dependent on primary industry acitivites such as forestry, wool production and wine.  The area has also experienced increases in toursim due to the expansion of the wine production in this shire.

 

Suburbs within Pyrenees Shire:

 

Amphitheatre, Avoca, Ballyrogan, Barkly, Beaufort, Bo Peep, Brewster, Buangor, Bung Bong, Burnbank, Burrumbeet, Carngham, Carranballac, Chepstowe, Chute, Cross Roads, Crowlands, Elmhurst, Ercildoune, Eurambeen, Evansford, Eversley, Frenchmans, Glenbrae, Glenlofty, Glenpatrick, Glenshee, Hillcrest, Lake Goldsmith, Lamplough, Landsborough, Langi Kal Kal, Lexton, Lillicur, Linton, Lower Homebush, Main Lead, Mena Park, Middle Creek, Moonambel, Mortchup, Mount Emu, Mount Lonarch, Natte Yallock, Navarre, Nerring, Nowhere Creek, Percydale, Pittong, Raglan, Rathscar, Redbank, Rosyth, Shays Flat, Shirley, Skipton, Smythesdale, Snake Valley, Stockyard Hill, Stoneleigh, Streatham, Tanwood, Trawalla, Wareek, Warrenmang, Waterloo, Wattle Creek, Waubra, and Yalla-Y-Poora.   

 

Dog Registration Requirements:

 

Pyrenees 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:

 

Pyrenees Shire Council allows a maximum number of 2 dogs per household on non farming land. 

 

Registration Fees:

 

Classification	Fees
Unsterilised Dogs	$51.00
Unsterilised Dogs (Pensioner)	$25.50
Sterilised Dogs	$17.00
Sterilised Dogs (Pensioner)	$8.50
Microchipped Dogs	$17.00
Microchipped Dogs (Pensioner)	$8.50
Dogs over 10 years of age	$17.00
Dogs over 10 years of age (Pensioner)	$8.50
Working dogs	$17.00
VCA dog members	$17.00
Guide dogs, Greyhounds (racing)	$0
Transfer of registration	$5.00
Dog tag replacement	$5.00
Restricted breeds / Dangerous dog /            Menacing dogs (no fee relief)	$51.00

 

Registration form:

 

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Council Contact Details:

 

Pyrenees Shire Council Offices are located at 5 Lawrence Street, Beaufort (Melways Map 626 H3)

Opening hours are between 9:30 am and 5:00 pm weekdays.

 

Mailing address:                     5 Lawrence Street, BEAUFORT 3373

Business Telephone:                (03)  5349 2000

Fax:                                         (03)  5349 2068 

Email address:                     This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Website:                                  www.pyrenees.vic.gov.au  

 

 

Pound Contact Details: 

 

 

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.