Council is responsible for ensuring animals are safe and are kept by their owners to the standard set out in Local Law 2 Section 30 – Keeping Animals. Under this law, owners are required to keep animals within the perimeters described below for any particular animal, unless a permit is granted.
| Type of Animal | Maximum Allowed |
|---|---|
| Dogs | 2 |
| Cats | 2 |
| Poultry (not including roosters) | 10 |
| Roosters | Nil |
| Peafowl | Nil |
| Guineafowl | Nil |
| Domestic Birds | 100 |
| Domestic Mice | 10 |
| Guinea Pigs | 6 |
| Ferrets | 4 |
| Domestic Rabbits | 4 |
| Domestic Fish | No limit |
| Domestic Turtles, Tortoises, Frogs | No limit |
| Horses, Donkeys, Mules | Nil |
| Cattle | Nil |
| Sheep | Nil |
| Goats | Nil |
| Pigs | Nil |
| Reptiles | Nil |
| Any Other Agricultural Animals | Nil |
The offspring of any dog or cat lawfully kept will be exempt for a period of 12 weeks after their birth.
Special Permit
If you feel that there are special circumstances in regards to your individual situation that sit outside of the above regulations, you will need to apply in writing for a special permit. Once the request is received, the Ranger will assess the appropriateness of the request and respond to the request within 10 working days. This will entail a visit to your home and contacting neighbours in order to gather information about your individual situation.
Further Information
If you would like any further information about the keeping animals, please call City Assist for further information on 03 5559 4800 or visit us at 25 Liebig Street, Warrnambool.
