Draft Domestic Animal Management Plan 2021-2025

Project Overview

Your survey contributions have been carefully considered and have helped shape the Draft Domestic Animal Management Plan (DAMP) 2021-2025. We thank all those participants who completed the survey and provided us with key insights.

The findings from the community survey revealed a number of trends, including:

• Concern regarding dogs not under effective control in off and on leash areas;
• Calls for more education around dog faeces due to sightings of uncollected dog waste on a regular basis in public places;
• More signage for dog zones and dog prohibited areas;
• Support for the reduction of puppy and kitten breeding in the Shire.

These considerations, and others have been included in the draft DAMP where applicable.

Council will aim to reduce the number of unidentifiable cats and kittens and promote animal welfare platforms and programs. We will seek to reduce and minimise the risk of dog attacks in the community, including developing a proactive and regular patrol schedule for officers, including weekends and major events.

Under the Domestic Animals Act 1994, the Glenelg Shire Council must prepare a plan outlining how it will manage dogs and cats within its municipality.

The draft DAMP went to Council on 22 February 2022 and is now out for community feedback. The Domestic Animal Management Plan will help us balance the needs of pet owners with the needs of the whole community.

How can I get involved?

The draft is now open for public consultation and feedback will be received until 5pm, Friday 11 March 2022 by completing the feedback form below, or you can drop off a hard copy submission at any of our Customer Service Centres. All members of the community are invited to participate, even if you do not own a domestic animal.

Download a copy of the draft document from the tools on this page.

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