Due to the nature and complexity of some of these actions and the constraints due to several unplanned activities i.e. legislative changes, several matters remain outstanding. These were: The introduction of compulsory desexing for all pets Research partnerships to establish pet activity areas Develop and make available information on pet selection A snapshot overview of the outcomes achieved can be found at Appendix 2. Dog Control Orders Council adopted and implemented a range of dog control orders throughout the municipality including coastal, and open space areas, public places, and areas under the control of other agencies. These dog controls provide residents with the information they need as to where and when they can walk their dog/s on and off lead and other considerations to protect community safety and the environment. Additionally, Council entered into service agreements to conduct dog patrols on land controlled by other agencies: Corangamite Catchment Management Authority Barwon River (from Queens Park Bridge to Breakwater) Barwon Coast Committee of Management (Black Rock, Thirteenth Beach, Barwon Coast and Ocean Grove). Existing dog controls have been adopted by Government Gazette and are enforceable by Council. Bellarine Bayside Foreshore Committee of Management - the land manager for the coastal towns of St Leonards, Indented Heads and Portarlington, have liaised with Council on its proposed dog control orders. Council is seeking community feedback in terms of dog controls that ensure safety, environmental protection and nuisance minimisation. (See Appendix 4 for a list and maps of the current dog controls). Department of Primary Industries The Department of Primary Industries (DPI) Bureau of Animal Welfare for Victoria is the State Government body responsible to ensure the administration of the Domestic Animals Act including the Domestic Animal Management Plan. For each animal registration the City of Greater Geelong processes, a $2.00 levy for cats and a $3.50 levy for dogs is required to be paid to the DPI.
Due to the nature and complexity of some of these actions and the constraints due to several unplanned activities i.e. legislative changes, several matters remain outstanding. These were: The introduction of compulsory desexing for all pets Research partnerships to establish pet activity areas Develop and make available information on pet selection A snapshot overview of the outcomes achieved can be found at Appendix 2. Dog Control Orders Council adopted and implemented a range of dog control orders throughout the municipality including coastal, and open space areas, public places, and areas under the control of other agencies. These dog controls provide residents with the information they need as to where and when they can walk their dog/s on and off lead and other considerations to protect community safety and the environment. Additionally, Council entered into service agreements to conduct dog patrols on land controlled by other agencies: Corangamite Catchment Management Authority Barwon River (from Queens Park Bridge to Breakwater) Barwon Coast Committee of Management (Black Rock, Thirteenth Beach, Barwon Coast and Ocean Grove). Existing dog controls have been adopted by Government Gazette and are enforceable by Council. Bellarine Bayside Foreshore Committee of Management - the land manager for the coastal towns of St Leonards, Indented Heads and Portarlington, have liaised with Council on its proposed dog control orders. Council is seeking community feedback in terms of dog controls that ensure safety, environmental protection and nuisance minimisation. (See Appendix 4 for a list and maps of the current dog controls). Department of Primary Industries The Department of Primary Industries (DPI) Bureau of Animal Welfare for Victoria is the State Government body responsible to ensure the administration of the Domestic Animals Act including the Domestic Animal Management Plan. For each animal registration the City of Greater Geelong processes, a $2.00 levy for cats and a $3.50 levy for dogs is required to be paid to the DPI.
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