Domestic Animal Management Plan 2022-2025 adopted

Published on 04 November 2022

The management of Gannawarra Shire Council’s animal management services will be guided by a new version of its Domestic Animal Management Plan.

Council’s Domestic Animal Management Plan 2022-2025, developed following an internal review and a community engagement period, was adopted at its October 2022 Council Meeting.

As a requirement of the Domestic Animal Act 1994, the plan identifies Council’s responsibilities for education and compliance and provides a framework on how it will effectively manage its statutory responsibilities associated with domestic animal management.

“Our residents look to Council to play an important leadership role in supporting and promoting responsible pet ownership, community safety and active and healthy lifestyles,” Mayor Charlie Gillingham said.

“The Domestic Animal Management Plan 2022-2025 aims to achieve this, as well as the need to balance the requirements of the community, animal owners and our beloved domestic animals.”

The Domestic Animal Management Plan 2022-2025 features various actions covering 10 objectives, which include registration and identification, programs to promote and encourage responsible pet ownership, nuisance animals, dog attacks and training of authorised officers.

“To ensure the plan adheres to the Domestic Animal Act 1994, the Domestic Animal Management Plan 2022-2025 will be reviewed annually to ensure Council is responding to the actions outlined in the document,” Mayor Gillingham said.

“Council thanks all who provided feedback during the community engagement period and looks forward to working with the community to implement the Plan.”

To view the Domestic Animal Management Plan 2022-2025, please click the Strategic Documents tab at www.gsc.vic.gov.au/documents