Number of Animals Permitted
Under Council's Local Laws, a multiple pet permit is required to keep more than the prescribed number of animals at a property.
The table below provides for the type of animals and how many you are allowed to keep.
Type of animal
|
Max. permitted
|
| |
House |
Multi-residential
dwelings |
| Dogs |
3 |
2 |
| Cats |
3 |
2 |
| Birds: |
|
|
- Canaries, finches, budgerigars
|
25 |
5 |
|
|
10 |
0 |
|
|
30 |
0 |
| Poultry |
10 |
Not permitted |
| Roosters |
Not permitted |
Not permitted |
| Rabbits |
5 |
2 |
| Guinea pigs, ferrets, rats or mice |
8 |
2 |
| Reptiles |
10 |
5 |
|
Livestock including horses, cows,
pigs, sheep or goats
|
8 |
2 |
The application process
1. Apply to Council
To keep more than three dogs or cats, please complete the application form(PDF, 139KB) and submit to Council
2. Arranging an inspection
We will contact you to arrange a time for us to inspect your property for yard size, adequate fencing and appropriate sleeping quarters. We will also speak to your surrounding neighbours. You may wish to discuss this matter with your neighbours before the inspection.
3. Registering your animals
If we issue the permit, it is your responsibility to register your dogs and cats.
Are you registering multiple restricted breed dogs?
To keep more than two restricted breed dogs, fill out our request form(PDF, 136KB) and submit to Council.