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You can keep up to two dogs and up to two cats. Animals kept on farm land are exempt. See pages 27-28 of the Community Local Law 2017 for details. Submit an Excess Animals Application to apply for a permit to keep more pets than listed above.

You can discuss nuisance pet and animals issues our friendly Customer Service team on 5320 5500 or info@ballarat.vic.gov.au.

Pests are non-native animals and insects that can affect your property, and enjoyment of our city.

Under current legislation, all domestic animal businesses must be registered with the City of Ballarat. Domestic animal businesses include: animal pounds operated by the City of Ballarat or a City of Ballarat contractor breeding businesses (cats and/or dogs) training for dogs and cats pet shops animal (welfare) shelters dog/cat rearing/breeding premises.

The City of Ballarat is calling for government support to build a new Animal Shelter. As one of our broader government advocacy projects, a purpose-built shelter will boost animal welfare.

The Ballarat Animal Shelter is taking appointments between 10am and 3pm Monday to Friday for adoptions and to pick up your lost pet.  For  Ballarat’s pound service (picking up your lost pet) call 5334 2075 to make an appointment to collect your pet. If you find a lost cat or dog call the City of Ballarat’s Customer Service team on 5320 5500 to ask for help from an Animal Ranger. You can call the Ballarat A...

Never before will Ballarat’s ‘visiting friends and relatives travel market’ be more relevant than when Victoria comes out of restrictions. That’s when our local residents will be encouraged to extend a lifeline to our tourism attractions in a show of solidarity and support.

As we all stay home to try and stop the coronavirus spread and flatten the curve, it's important to keep young minds and bodies engaged. Here are a few suggestions.

Registering your pet helps us reunite you with your pet if they are picked up or get out unexpectedly.

Forgo hibernation – it’s time to celebrate the chilly season in Ballarat. After a hiatus in 2020, the popular iceskating rink will return this year as part of the Ballarat Winter Festival. Excitement is building in the CBD as the city begins its transformation into a winter wonderland with the return of the much-loved ice-skating rink from Saturday 26 June–Sunday 18 July. Post skate, make sure you explore Ba...