Problems with neighbourhood pets

Photo of a dog barking

Sometimes issues arise with neighbourhood dog or cats.

Find out more about how to resolve issues and when to seek Council support.

Barking dogs

Dogs are an important and much-loved part of our community. However, excessive barking can cause stress to others. 

What to do about a barking dog

Dogs and cats on your property

If a dog or cat enters your property without permission, talk to the owner of the pet about the problem if you feel comfortable doing so.

Make sure that you also:

  • secure your gates, doors and windows 
  • avoid leaving pet food or other food outside
  • talk to your local pet shop or plant nursery about products that keep animals away.

If the dog or cat continues to enter your property without permission, you can contact Council to discuss other options such as cat trapping.

Call 9433 3111 during business hours.

Wandering dogs

To report a wandering dog, call 9433 3111 during business hours.

Our Community Safety Officers will attempt to reunite the dog with its owner where possible.

Wandering cats

To report a wandering cat, call 9433 3111 during business hours.

If the cat is creating a nuisance and entering your property, our Community Safety Officers will investigate.

Cats must be contained in a cage prior to collection.

This service is available between 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. Cats are transported to Cat Protection Society in Greensborough.

Afterhours emergency service

To report a contained dog, call 9433 3334:

  • Monday to Friday 5 pm to 8 pm
  • Saturday and Sunday 9 am to 4 pm

To report a dog attack, an aggressive dog or wandering livestock, call 9433 3334:

  • 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Dog attacks

Council takes dog attacks seriously. We encourage you to contact us as soon as possible if you or your pet has been attacked by a dog.

Report a dog attack

 

 

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