By law, there are restrictions on the number of pets you can keep without a permit in Stonnington. If you'd like to keep poultry, or extra cats or dogs, you will need to apply for a permit.
View the number of animals you can keep without a permit based on your property type.
| Animal |
Number of animals you can keep in a house without a permit |
Number of animals you can keep in a unit, townhouse, flat or apartment without a permit |
|
Cats
|
2
|
2
|
|
Cats under 3 months
|
12
|
2
|
|
Dogs
|
2
|
1
|
|
Dogs under 3 months
|
12
|
1
|
|
Domestic birds (budgie, canary or similar)
|
5
|
2
|
|
Domestic mice
|
6
|
3
|
|
Rabbits or guinea pigs
|
10
|
2
|
|
Cold water and tropical fish
|
unlimited
|
unlimited
|
How to apply to keep extra animals
To apply to keep extra animals at your residence, please email petregistration@stonnington.vic.gov.au with your additional pet's details.
How to apply to keep chickens
Applications for poultry permits are currently closed.
Keeping bees
You can keep two recreational beehives. To keep more than two hives you must register as a beekeeper with Agriculture Victoria.
For hobby beekeeping information, including tips on getting started, tools and protective equipment, visit the Agriculture Victoria website.
Domestic animal businesses
If you plan to start a business that buys, sells, rears, trains or boards domestic animals, you will need to apply for a domestic animal business permit.
For more information, visit Apply for a domestic animal business permit.
Read our Keeping of Animals Policy(PDF, 958KB) for more information on keeping animals in Stonnington.
Contact us if you have any questions.