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Pet registration

By law, all cats and dogs over three months of age must be microchipped and registered with your local council.

As a pet owner, it’s your responsibility to:

  • microchip and register your cat or dog
  • desex your cat (unless it is exempt)
  • renew your registration by 10 April each year
  • ensure your details are up-to-date.

Register your pet

If your cat or dog is over three months of age, you must register it with the City of Stonnington. Register your pet online.

Renew your pet registration

If you already have a cat or dog registered in Stonnington, you need to renew your registration by 10 April each year. Renew your registration online.

Update your pet's details

Let us know if your pet's registration or microchip details have changed.

Apply for an Animal Registration Refund

You can request a partial refund of your pet registration fee if your circumstances have changed.

Pet registration fees

View our pet registration fees and find out if you're eligible for a reduced fee.

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Telephone: 03 8290 1333 (all hours) 
Email: council@stonnington.vic.gov.au
Post: PO Box 58 Malvern Vic 3144

Stonnington City Centre
311 Glenferrie Road, Malvern
Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5 pm

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Prahran Square, corner Chatham and Izett streets, Prahran
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