Any business which makes a profit from selling pets, boarding pets or training pets is a domestic animal business.
The following businesses need to register with us if they are located in Yarra:
- an animal shelter, pound or pet shop
- an enterprise which is run for profit that undertakes the breeding of dogs or cats
- an enterprise which is run for profit that undertakes rearing, training or boarding of dogs or cats
Under the Domestic Animals Act 1994, all domestic animal businesses are required to be registered with their local council. The registration is for 12 months and is renewable on 9 April each year.
Businesses must comply with the requirements of the relevant codes of practice.
These codes of practice have been made by the State Government and set out how your business must operate. Codes of practice can be found on the State Government website.
The cost of registration is currently $472.50. This fee is subject to change each year.
Follow the steps below to prepare your application:
- Step 1: Download and complete an application for registration of a domestic animal business [ PDF, 86.3 KB]
- Step 2: Submit your application to us
You can submit your application in 3 ways:
- Email: info@yarracity.vic.gov.au
- Mail: Yarra City Council, PO Box 168 Richmond VIC 3121
- In person at a customer service centre.
Once the completed application has been received, your application will be assessed by an authorised officer. If your application is successful, we will send you an invoice for the relevant annual licence fee.
Once the annual licence fee has been paid we will send you the domestic animal business permit.
If you have a question about excess animal permits, you can ask us.
For more information call Yarra City Council on 03 9205 5555 or email info@yarracity.vic.gov.au