Excess dog ownership

Important information

• Excluding properties within our Kennel Zone, current legislation allows for property owner's to keep a maximum of two dogs.
• In some circumstances, residents may wish to keep more than the prescribed number, however approval from the City is required.
• The Dog Act 1976 allows residents to apply to keep up to six (6) dogs on their premises provided they have approval from the City.
• There could already be an approval in place for more than two dogs, however, the City’s Rangers will investigate to ensure approval conditions are being met.

Report

• To report a property that is keeping more than two dogs, please click the Report button below.
• An Officer will take action within the next 48 hours.
• If you are unable to find the correct address when submitting the request, please contact us.

To find out more about animal registrations within the City, please visit the Pets and Other Animals page.