DOMESTIC ANIMAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

The State Government has amended the Domestic Animals Act 1994 with the objective of further improving animal management outcomes in Victoria. Councils in Victoria are now required by this legislation to prepare and implement a Domestic Animal Management Plan (DAMP).

The purposes of this DAMP are to:

• Document current processes and practices under the Ballarat City Council's animal management responsibilities
• Increase compliance with the Domestic Animals Act 1994
• Develop pet owners' knowledge of the principles of responsible pet ownership
• Assist the Bureau of Animal Welfare to achieve its stated objectives of reducing the numbers of dogs and cats being euthanased
• Maximise the numbers of dogs and cats that are registered in the Ballarat municipality
• Minimise the harmful effect of domestic pets on the population of native birds, mammals and reptiles
• Take into account community views on animal management matters
• Comply with the relevant provisions of the Domestic Animals Act 1994

Download your copy of the City of Ballarat Domestic Animal Management Plan (1108KB).