Desexing and Vaccinations
Desexing
Notice under Domestic Animals Act 1994 - All new applications to register a cat/dog will require the cat/dog to be desexed, effective 1 September 2008.
Exemptions are:
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- A cat/dog that is the subject of written Veterinary advice that the health of the cat/dog is liable to be significantly prejudiced if it is desexed
- A Dangerous Dog that is kept for guarding non residential premises
- A Dangerous Dog that has under gone protection training
- A cat/dog that is owned by a person or body that conducts a domestic animal business registered with Council. Where the cat/dog is used for breeding purposes in connection with that business. (Frankston does not have any registered breeding establishments)
- If a dog or a cat owner is a registered member and the dog or cat has a registered pedigree certificate the dog or cat is exempt from desexing - applicable organisations are as follows (proof is always required - membership card and pedigree certificate)
Applicable organisations are:
- Feline Control Council (Victoria) Inc
- Dogs Victoria formerly known as The Victorian Canine Association
- Cats Victoria
- The Governing Council of the Cat Fancy Association
- Australian National Cat Inc
NOTE: There is still only one approved dog organisation that exempts dogs from desexing - DOGS VICTORIA
These organisations are determined by the State Minister of Agriculture and have a code of ethics that requires responsible pet ownership.
Council does participate in the desexing scheme and can provide a list of local vets to eligible applicants. In addition, Council has details of all Animal Welfare Organisations regarding their desexing service.
Vaccinations
Part of responsible pet ownership is to ensure that you provide your cat and dog with full vet care which includes immunisation, regular worming including heart worm treatment, flea treatment and a yearly immunisation booster.
Contact Us
For further information contact Local Laws on 1300 322 322.
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