Obligations
Being a responsible pet owner not only requires minimum standards of animal care, but also extends to consideration towards your neighbours and community members and complying with legislative requirements. Owners are required to make sure that they comply with Councils 'Dog Management Policy' and the Dog Control Act 2000.
Registration
All dogs aged 6 months and over must be registered with Council, as a requirement of the Dog Control Act 2000.
By registering your dog, Council is able to reunite you and your pet if it is impounded or to notify you in case of an accident.
You must bring a copy of your pet's microchip and desex certification for registration.
Registration fees enable the Council to deliver a wide range of animal management services including the pound, dog patrols and community information about responsible pet ownership.
- Apply online
- Click here to apply for a new dog registration online.
- By email
- Click here to download a printable form. Scan completed form and copies of any supporting documents and email to: council@latrobe.tas.gov.au
- By mail
- Click here to download a printable form. Mail the completed form and copies of any supporting documents to: PO BOX 63 Latrobe Tas 7307.
Please re-new registration during July each year to receive a discount and avoid being fined for unregistered animals.
If you are registering a Working Dog, you are required to submit the following form to Council with a new Dog Application:
Dog Renewal Payments
- Apply online
- Click here to pay your dog renewal online via BPOINT
Have any of your dog registration details changed?
If you move out of the municipality or the details of the dog change (change of owner or deceased), you are required to fill out a change of details form within 14 days and submit to Council.
Download a Change of Dog Registration Details Form if any details have changed, and submit it to Council.
Microchipping
It is the law for all dogs to be microchipped from 6 Months of age (with limited exemptions). A microchip (or Prescribed Permanent Identification Device – PPID) is the best way to ensure that your pet is returned home if they are lost or wandering.
It is your responsibility to ensure that the pet owner information is always up to date. If your dog is not microchipped fines may apply.
Fees
Current Dog Registration Fees in respect of all dogs over the age of six (6) months on July 1 are as follows:
Schedule of Dog Registration Fees
Penalties & Fines
If you do not register your dog and it is picked up by Council, you will pay an impoundment fee plus the registration fee before your animal is released.
Penalty Infringement Notices can be issued for a breach of a breach of State law.
For more information:
To submit an online application for review of an issued Infringement :
Number of Dogs
Under the Dog Control Act 2000 you are required to apply for a Kennel Licence if you intend to keep:
- More than two dogs over the age of six months; or
- More than four working dogs over the age of six months
You can apply for a Kennel Licence by
- Reading the Kennel Licence Fact Sheet for an overview.
- Submitting a Notice of Intention to apply for a Kennel Licence to a recognised local daily newspaper (The Advocate) and paying the advertisement fee.
- Completing an Application for Kennel Licence and submitting it to Council with the prescribed application fee.
- Council will then arrange for an authorised officer to undertake an inspection of the property.
- Once approved, the Kennel licence must be renewed annually - a renewal application form and invoice will be sent to you for completion and return. If you wish to cancel your kennel licence you must notify Council in writing.