West Wimmera Shire Council
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West Wimmera Shire Council covers an area just over 9100 square kilometers and is located in western Victoria on the border with South Australia.  This shire area is mainly rural land with large protected areas such as the Big Desert Wilderness Park and the Little Desert National Park.  The local economy of West Wimmera Shire is based mainly on agricultural activities sheep and wheat production.
 
Suburbs within West Wimmera Shire:
 
Apsley, Awonga, Benayeo, Booroopki, Bringalbert, Brooksby, Carpolac, Charam, Chetwynd, Connewirrecoo, Dergholm, Dinyarrak, Dopewarra, Dorodong, Douglas, Duffholme, Edenhope, Goroke, Gymbowen, Harrow, Jallakin, Kadnook, Kangawall, Kaniva, Karnak, Langkoop, Lawloit, Leeor, Lillimur, Lillimur South, Meereek, Miga Lake, Minimay, Miram, Morea, Mortat, Neuarpurr, Nurcoung, Ozenkadnook, Patyah, Peronne, Poolaijelo, Powers Creek, Sandsmere, Serviceton, St Evins, Tallageira, Tarrayoukyan, Telopea Downs, Ullswater, Wombelano, Yarrock, Yearinga and Yulong.  
 
Dog Registration Requirements:
 
West Wimmera 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:
 
West Wimmera Shire Council allows a maximum number of 2 dogs per household on non farming land. 
 
Registration Fees:
 

Classification

 Fees
 Unsterilised Dogs 
 $39.00
 Unsterilised Dogs (Pensioner) 
 $19.50 
 Sterilised Dogs
 $13.00   
 Sterilised Dogs (Pensioner) 
 $6.50 
 Microchipped Dogs
 $13.00 
 Microchipped Dogs (Pensioner) 
 $6.50 
 Dogs over 10 years of age 
 $13.00 
 Dogs over 10 years of age (Pensioner) 
 $6.50 
 Working dogs 
 $13.00 
 VCA dog members 
 $13.00
 Guide dogs, Greyhounds (racing) 
 $0
 Transfer of registration 
 $3.00 
 Dog tag replacement 
 $3.00 
 Restricted breeds / Dangerous dog /            Menacing dogs (no fee relief) 
 $39.00
 
Registration form:
 
Contact the Council for a copy of the Dog Registration Form
 
Council Contact Details:
 
West Wimmera Shire Council Offices are located at 49 Elizabeth Street, Edenhope (Melways Map 619 H11)
Opening hours are between 9:30 am and 5:00 pm weekdays.
 
Mailing address:                     PO Box 201, EDENHOPE 3318 
Business Telephone:                (03)  5585 9900
Fax:                                         (03)  5585 9950
Email address:                      This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Website:                                 www.westwimmera.vic.gov.au
 
Pound Contact Details: 
 
Contact West Wimmera Shire Council on (03) 5585 9900 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.