Pets and animals

If your dog or cat is found straying, unregistered, or is a nuisance in public, you may be fined. You have 28 days to pay.

Pet owner responsibilities and laws related to dogs and cats.

Pet shops, animal shelters, dog training, dog and cat breeding or boarding businesses must hold a Domestic Animal Business permit.

Restrictions and requirements for keeping birds and animals. Maximum numbers, fencing, management. Apply for a permit to keep more.

Wandering dogs and cats are taken to the Bendigo Animal Relief Centre (BARC) and held for up to 8 days. Terms of release, contact details.

How to report a dead, injured or wandering domestic or native animal, or stock on the road.

Owners of Assistance Dogs can apply for an exemption to Animal Registration fees. Eligibility criteria and application form.

Greater Bendigo is now a default on-leash municipality with new designated areas where dogs can be exercised off-leash.