Surf Coast Shire Council
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Surf Coast Shire Council covers an area just over 1500 square kilometers and is located in Victorias south west 120 kilometers from Melbourne.  This shire area is mainly rural but has strong connections to Geelong.  Toursim is the largest contributor to the local economy with many people visiting the Great Ocean Road and surfing beaches.
 
Suburbs within Surf Coast Shire:
 
Aireys Inlet, Anglesea, Bambra, Barrabool, Bellbrae, Bells Beach, Benwerrin, Big Hill, Birregurra, Boonah, Breamlea, Buckley, Connewarre, Deans Marsh, Eastern View, Fairhaven, Freshwater Creek, Gherang, Gnarwarre, Inverleigh, Jan Juc, Lorne, Modewarre, Moggs Creek, Moriac, Mount Duneed, Mount Moriac, Ombersley, Paraparap, Pennyroyal, Torquay, Wensleydale, Winchelsea, Wurdiboluc and Yan Yan Gurt.  
 
Dog Registration Requirements:
 
Surf Coast 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:
 
Surf Coast Shire Council allows a maximum number of 2 dogs per household on non farming land. 
 
Registration Fees:
 

Classification

 Fees
 Unsterilised Dogs 
 $90.00
 Unsterilised Dogs (Pensioner) 
 $45.00 
 Sterilised Dogs
 $28.00   
 Sterilised Dogs (Pensioner) 
 $14.00 
 Microchipped Dogs
 $28.00 
 Microchipped Dogs (Pensioner) 
 $14.00 
 Dogs over 10 years of age 
 $28.00 
 Dogs over 10 years of age (Pensioner) 
 $14.00 
 Working dogs 
 $26.00 
 VCA dog members 
 $28.00
 Guide dogs, Greyhounds (racing) 
 $0
 Transfer of registration 
 $5.00 
 Dog tag replacement 
 $5.00 
 Restricted breeds / Dangerous dog /            Menacing dogs (no fee relief) 
 $90.00
 
Registration form:
 
Contact the Council for a copy of the Dog Registration Form
 
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Council Contact Details:
 
Surf Coast Shire Council Offices are located at 25 Grossmans Road, Torquay (Melways Map 611 E9)
Opening hours are between 9:30 am and 5:00 pm weekdays.
 
Mailing address:                      PO Box 350, TORQUAY 3228
Business Telephone:                (03)  5261 0600
Fax:                                         (03)  5261 4527
Email address:                      This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  
Website:                                   www.surfcoast.vic.gov.au
 
Pound Contact Details: 
 
Contact Surf Coast Shire Council on (03) 5261 0600 for pound information 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.