Animal ownership requirements

Keep your pets safe and prevent them from being a nuisance to your neighbours by being a responsible owner.

We have minimum standards for keeping animals. Failure to meet these standards may result in enforcement action.

Minimum requirements for all animals

  • Clearly identify each animal with your name and phone number
  • Keep them safely contained to your property in a well-maintained enclosure that is cleaned weekly
  • Collect and dispose of waste daily for example, faeces, food scraps and soiled bedding
  • Store food in vermin proof containers
  • Maintain pest, vermin, dust and odour control
  • Minimise noise, odour and environmental impacts
  • Prevent soil degradation and water contamination from run off

All animals must be provided with adequate food, clean water and shelter. If you are concerned about an animal's welfare or suspected cruelty contact the RSPCA on 1300 264 625.

Download our Minimum standards for keeping animals factsheet(PDF, 282KB).

Additional requirements for specific animals

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