Domestic Animal Business Registration

New Applications: Please follow the steps below to make your application. 

Annual Renewal:  Domestic Animal Business registrations must be renewed before 10 April each year. A renewal form will be sent out to the proprietor before this date. Please ensure your contact details are kept up to date with the Shire.

Apply

Step 1.Do I need to apply for a Domestic Animal Business Registration?

Domestic Animal Businesses must be registered annually and comply with the appropriate mandatory Code of Practice and ensure compliance under the Domestic Animals Act 1994. 

The Domestic Animals Act 1994 defines a Domestic Animal Business as:

(a) an animal shelter, Council pound or pet shop; or
(b) an enterprise which carries out the breeding of dogs (other than GRV greyhounds) to sell, if the enterprise has 3 or more fertile female dogs and the proprietor is not a recreational breeder; or
(c) an enterprise which carries out the breeding of cats to sell, if the enterprise has 3 or more fertile female cats and the proprietor is not a recreational breeder; or
(d) an enterprise which trains or boards dogs (other than GRV greyhounds) or cats for the purpose of profit; or
(e) an enterprise which rears or keeps dogs (other than GRV greyhounds) or cats—
     (i) for the purpose of profit or sale; or
     (ii) for a fee or for exchange of services;

Step 2.New Applications

The annual fee for a Domestic Animal Business Registration is $322.

Apply Online

Alternatively you can download a copy of the application form(PDF, 123KB) 
Completed forms can be returned  to the Shire via:

email to customerservice@mornpen.vic.gov.au 
mail to Private Bag 1000, Rosebud VIC 3939

Please allow 10 working days for your application to be processed.

Required Information

You must provide details of your Insurance Policy and a Nominated Vet Agreement on your application form. The Shire has the authority to revoke the registration of a business if you fail to comply with the legislation and appropriate mandatory Code of Practice.

Inspections

The Shire's authorised officers conduct inspections of Domestic Animal Businesses throughout the year. This is to ensure compliance with the relevant Codes of Practice and the Domestic Animals Act 1994.

Additional Information

Additional information about Domestic Animal Business can be found via the Agriculture Victoria Website

Report a Concern

If you have a concern about a Domestic Animal Business that is operating, you can contact Community Safety on 5950 1434 or email customerservice@mornpen.vic.gov.au

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