Register a dog or cat

A range of registration fees apply depending on various factors like:

• the breed of your pet
• if it's desexed
• if you're eligible for reduced fees
• if you hold a pension card.

If you're registering your pet for the first time, we charge a pro-rata rate according to the time of year when you register. Registrations made on or after 10 October are charged a half price fee. These registrations are valid for the current registration year. 

Dog registration fees

Effective 10 October 2024

Cat registration fees

Notes

• All dog and cat registration fees include the State Government Levy of $4.39.
• A 50% discount is offered from 10 October each year on all registration fees marked with *. 

Desexing

Proof of desexing is required to receive the reduced rate. Please contact your Vet to assist with providing this proof. All cats must be desexed prior to applying for registration (unless an exemption applies).

Reduced fee categories

You may be eligible for a reduced fee if your animal fits into any of the following categories (proof must be provided): 

• De-sexed dogs/cats (Cats MUST be desexed unless exempt)
• Dogs/cats over 10 years of age
• Dogs that have undergone obedience training which complies with regulations
• Dogs kept for working stock (proof of Primary production must be supplied)
• Dogs registered with Dogs Victoria (previously known as Victorian Canine Association) or MDBA (Master Dog Breeders Association)
• Cats registered with Feline Control Council, the Governing Council of the Cat Fancy, the Waratah National Cat Alliance or the Cat Authority of Victoria.

Note: No fees payable for Guide dogs, Customs dogs, or Greyhounds registered with GRV.

Pensioner concession

To receive discounted pension registration fees you must be the holder of any of the listed cards below:

• Department of Veterans Affairs’ Repatriation Health
• Card specifying a War Widow or TPI
• Department of Veterans Affairs’ Pensioner Concession card
• Centrelink Pension Concession Card

Note: Centrelink Health Care Cards are NOT accepted.

All guide dogs and government authority dogs can be registered for free. All you need is the relevant supporting documentation.

You can apply by completing the animal registration form. 

Once your application has been processed, you will receive your pet's new tag and confirmation of registration in the post a few days later. 

The following restricted breeds must be declared:

• Pit Bull Terrier
• American Pit Bull Terrier
• Fila Brasileiro
• Dogo Argentino
• Japanese Tosa
• Perro De Presa.

If you don't advise us that you own a dangerous dog (declared or guard dog) and/or a menacing dog at time of registration, you will be liable for penalties and/or court action. 

For more information, visit our dangerous animals and restricted breeds page.

If you have a disability and require the support of an assistance dog, you may be eligible for a fee exemption.

An assistance dog is defined as a dog that has been trained to carry out tasks or functions that help a person manage the effects of their disability.

To meet state government requirements and qualify for the exemption, you’ll need to provide:

• Proof of your disability and the need for an assistance dog, and
• Evidence that your dog has been trained in both assistance work and general obedience.
• Your dog desexed and is at least 12 months of age.
• Your dog is not a restricted breed dog and has not been declared menacing or dangerous.

For further details, including eligibility criteria, visit the Animal Welfare Victoria website or get in touch with our Animal Management team at info@whittlesea.vic.gov.au

Download assistance dogs registration form(PDF, 323KB)

Download assistance dogs registration form (accessible version)(DOCX, 272KB)

Registering your pet here is easy. Please download and complete the animal registration form.

Application for new registration of dogs/cats(PDF, 493KB)

Application for new registration of dogs/cats (Accessible version)(DOCX, 433KB)

If they're registered with another council in Victoria, provide proof of the receipt with your application and we'll transfer it for free. 

Remember, all dogs must be microchipped before you submit your form.

Submit your application form

Once you've completed the form, you can either email it to us at info@whittlesea.vic.gov.au, or post it to:

Animal Management
City of Whittlesea
Locked Bag 1
Bundoora MDC VIC 3083