All shelters and pounds must be registered as a Domestic Animal Business with their local council and comply with the mandatory Code of Practice.
The Domestic Animals Act ensures that domestic animal businesses throughout Victoria continue to meet community expectations.
Community foster care networks, rescue groups and foster carers are essential in assisting to reduce the number of animals located in pounds and shelters.
The Taskforce will investigate and consider how to improve and better support rehoming pathways for dogs and cats in Victoria.
We acknowledge the traditional Aboriginal Owners of Country throughout Victoria, their ongoing connection to this land and we pay our respects to their culture and their Elders past, present and future.
