Keeping more than two cats or dogs

Under the By-Laws, owners can keep two registered cats and/or dogs on one property. If you want to keep a third dog or cat on your property, you will need to apply for a licence from Council. No more than a total of four animals can be kept on a premise.

To apply for a licence please download and fill out the application form.

Your application will be assessed by an authorised council officer. The process includes:

• An inspection of the property to consider, the size of the property (minimum lot size 400 square metres)
• Whether the fence is adequate to contain the animals
• An overall assessment of the premises as a suitable environment for the number of animals proposed to be kept at the premises
• Consultation with adjoining neighbours and surrounding properties
• Complaint history including consideration of any previous breach of or, substantiated complaint against the owner under the Animal Management By-Laws
• Consideration of animals' species, breed and temperament

Please note that licences may be approved with specific conditions.