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Register your pet to ensure their safe return home

Mar 6, 2026

Pet owners are being reminded to register their cats and dogs with Greater Shepparton City Council before the April 10 deadline. Photo by Kelly Lucas-Carmody

Registering your cat or dog is one of the most effective ways to ensure they are safely returned to you if they become lost.

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The fees also support the Greater Shepparton City Council to deliver a wide range of animal management services, including the Shepparton Animal Shelter, animal rangers and the investigation and prosecution of serious animal-related offences such as dog attacks, animal cruelty and illegal dog or cat breeding.

Registrations for cats and dogs over three months of age are a legal requirement and are free for pets under six months of age.

However, Greater Shepparton City Council is reminding residents to register their animals before Friday, April 10.

Council’s director of sustainable development Geraldine Christou said registering your pet plays an important role in keeping them and the community safe.

“Keeping your pet registered ensures we can quickly reunite you with your animal if they ever go missing,” she said.

“When a registered pet is found, our animal rangers can contact the owner immediately.”

Once a registration form is finalised, an identification tag will be issued. The tag is small and can be conveniently attached to collars without causing any discomfort to the dog or cat.

Residents with registered pets will receive a renewal notice in the mail.

For further information and to register your pet, visit Council’s website, http://www.shepp.city/petrego or please call Council on 5832 9700 or email council@shepparton.vic.gov.au