Animal ownership requirements
A responsible owner prevents their pet being a nuisance or danger to neighbours, the community, and the environment.
If you wish to keep an animal on your property, you must comply with State and Local Laws.
- Identify all animals (name and phone number) – ensuring details can be easily found and readable.
- Provide a suitably sized enclosure to keep the animals safely contained on the property with enough space for each animal to be comfortably kept.
- Ensure the enclosure is properly maintained and kept in good condition so it doesn't appear unsightly.
- Clean the enclosure on a weekly basis and ensure it's free from dust, odour and pests.
- Collect all waste daily and immediately dispose of or store appropriately. This includes food scraps, manure and material likely to become offensive, such as faeces, urine, soiled bedding and litter.
- Store animal food and waste in sealed vermin-proof containers.
- Ensure all waste water and run-off from enclosures does not effect adjoining properties.
- Keep all animals in a manner to prevent noise, odour, pest and environmental nuisance.
Learn more about the additional requirements for specific animals with the minimum standards for keeping animals fact sheet(PDF, 282KB)