The following is an excerpt from the Dog Act 1976
(1) If an unsterilised dog is registered for a period of one year and is sterilised within that period, the owner is entitled to a refund for that registration period of an amount equal to the difference between the registration fee paid for that year and the registration fee which would have been payable for a sterilised dog.
(2) If an unsterilised dog is registered for a period of 3 years and is sterilised in the first year of that period, the owner is entitled to a refund for that registration period of an amount equal to the difference between the registration fee paid for those 3 years and the 3 year registration fee that would have been payable for a sterilised dog.
(3) If an unsterilised dog is registered for a period of 3 years and is sterilised in the second year of that period, the owner is entitled to a refund for that registration period of an amount equal to the difference between two-thirds of the registration fee paid for those 3 years and two-thirds of the 3 year registration fee that would have been payable for a sterilised dog.
(4) If an unsterilised dog is registered for a period of 3 years and is sterilised in the third year of that period, the owner is entitled to a refund for that registration period of an amount equal to the difference between one-third of the registration fee paid for those 3 years and one-third of the 3 year registration fee that would have been payable for a sterilised dog.
(5) If an unsterilised dog is registered for its lifetime and is sterilised
(a) in the 1st year after it is registered, the owner is entitled to a refund of an amount equal to the difference between the registration fee paid and the lifetime registration fee that would have been payable for a sterilised dog; or
(b) in the 2nd year after it is registered, the owner is entitled to a refund of an amount equal to the difference between two-thirds of the registration fee paid and two-thirds of the lifetime registration fee that would have been payable for a sterilised dog; or (c) in the 3rd year after it is registered, the owner is entitled to a refund of an amount equal to the difference between one-third of the registration fee paid and one-third of the lifetime registration fee that would have been payable for a sterilised dog
You will require approval from the Town of Victoria Park to keep more than two dogs over the age of three months on your property. If an application to keep more than two dogs on one property is granted, this application only applies to the dogs referred to in the application. Another application will need to be submitted if a dog is deceased and you want to obtain another dog. To apply you will need to do the following:
- Print and fill out the Multiple Dog Application Form(PDF, 197KB).
- Provide a statement on this form that explains why you have decided to apply to keep more than two dogs.
- Pay the related fees quoted upon enquiry.
NB: All fees are non-refundable and an application does not guarantee approval being granted.
Your application is subject to the Town's assessment.
The following is part of the assessment process to determine what the recommendation will be:
- A property inspection, including an interview with the applicant, by one of the Town’s authorised officers.
- Photographs are to be taken by the authorised officer, of the property and any dogs that reside on this property.
- A survey will be posted to your surrounding neighbours asking for their feedback in relation to the application.
Once the information is collated, a written report with recommendations of all the above-mentioned then needs to go before a Council meeting.
The whole process can take at least two months once submitted.
Notify the Town immediately if you change your address details, phone number, or ownership, or if your dog is deceased. If you move to another Council area, you must notify the Council you are leaving, and the new Council where you will be residing, of your dog's registration details. You will need to ensure that the current registration is transferred to the new Council. Fines may apply if any of this is not completed.