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Animal Control

The Council performs a range of animal control functions, including the running of a first-class animal shelter facility.

In this section you will find information about animal registration, dealing with dangerous dogs, keeping extra dogs and/or cats, livestock on roads, and our new "Lost Animals" and "Pets for Sale" sections.

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Animal Registration

The Greater Shepparton City Council encourages responsible pet ownership.
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Barking Dogs

Dogs that bark excessively can be a source of great irritation to neighbours. If you have a problem with a neighbour’s dog, or if your own dog is barking too much, this information may help.
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Dangerous Dogs

The Domestic (Feral and Nuisance) Animals Act 1994 allows for councils to declare a dog to be dangerous if it has caused serious injury to a person or animal, has been trained to attack, or is kept to guard non-residential premises.
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Draft Domestic Animal Management Plan

Greater Shepparton City Council is calling for public submissions on its Draft Domestic Animal Management Plan.
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Extra Dogs or Cats

Under the Council's Local Laws, it is an offence to keep more than two dogs and two cats in a residential or commercial area without a permit.
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Greater Shepparton City Council Animal Shelter

The Council's Animal Shelter is located in Wanganui Road, Shepparton (adjacent to the transfer station facility).
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Livestock on Roads

Livestock on roads represent a significant danger to motorists.
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Missing/Lost Pets

If your pet is lost or missing, check this page to see if it is currently in our shelter. This page also contains information on how to claim your pet.
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Pets For Sale

Dogs and cats are available for purchase from the Greater Shepparton Animal Pound. Our pets come fully vaccinated, vet-checked, registered and microchipped. View the pets we currently have available.
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Responsible Pet Ownership

The Greater Shepparton City Council encourages responsible pet ownership.
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Wandering Animals

Wandering domestic animals on roads or in public areas should be reported to the Animal Control department by phoning 5832 9741 during business hours.
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