Swan Hill Rural City Council
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Swan Hill Rural City Council covers an area just over 6000 square kilometers and is located in the north west of Victoria 4 hours drive from Melbourne.  The local economy of this area is based primarily on agriculture and also tourism.
 
Suburbs within Swan Hill Rural City Council:
 
Annuello, Bannerton, Beauchamp, Beverford, Bolton, Boundary Bend, Bulga, Castle Donnington, Chillingollah, Chinkapook, Cocamba, Daytrap, Fish Point, Goschen, Gowanford, Happy Valley, Haysdale, Kenley, Koimbo, Kooloonong, Koorkab, Kunat, Lake Boga, Lake Powell, Liparoo, Manangatang, Meatian, Miralie, Murrawee, Murraydale, Narrung, Natya, Nowie, Nyah, Nyah West, Nyrraby, Pental Island, Piambie, Piangil, Pira, Prooinga, Robinvale, Rynaby, Speewa, Swan Hill, Tol Tol, Towan, Tresco, Tresco West, Tudor, Turoar, Tyntynder, Ultima, Ultima East, Vinifera, Waitchie, Wemen, Winlaton, Winnambool, Wood Wood, Woorinen, Woorinen South, Yarraby and Yungera.
 
Dog Registration Requirements:
 
Swan Hill Rural 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:
 
Swan Hill Rural City Council allows a maximum number of 2 dogs per household on non farming land. 
 
Registration Fees:
 

Classification

 Fees
 Unsterilised Dogs 
 $111.00
 Unsterilised Dogs (Pensioner) 
 $55.50 
 Sterilised Dogs
 $37.00   
 Sterilised Dogs (Pensioner) 
 $18.50 
 Microchipped Dogs
 $37.00 
 Microchipped Dogs (Pensioner) 
 $18.50 
 Dogs over 10 years of age 
 $37.00 
 Dogs over 10 years of age (Pensioner) 
 $18.50 
 Working dogs 
 $16.00 
 VCA dog members 
 $37.00
 Guide dogs, Greyhounds (racing) 
 $0
 Transfer of registration 
 $6.00 
 Dog tag replacement 
 $6.00 
 Restricted breeds / Dangerous dog /            Menacing dogs (no fee relief) 
 $111.00
 
Registration form:
 
 
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Council Contact Details:
 
Swan Hill Rural City Council Offices are located at 45 Splatt Street, Swan Hill (Melways Map 614 J11)
Opening hours are between 9:30 am and 5:00 pm weekdays.
 
Mailing address:                        PO Box 488, SWAN HILL 3585
Business Telephone:                (03)  5036 2333
Fax:                                         (03)  5036 2340
Email address:                       This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Website:                                  www.swanhill.vic.gov.au 
 
Pound Contact Details: 
 
Contact Swan Hill Rural City Council on (03) 5036 2333 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.