From 1 Jan 2023. This Code specifies the minimum standards of accommodation, management and care for dogs and cats housed in an animal shelter or Council pound.
Minimum standards of accommodation, management and care which are appropriate to the physical and behavioural needs of dogs and cats in boarding establishments.
Code of Practice and templates for businesses to ensure they meet minimum record keeping requirements under the revised Code.
This Code specifies minimum standards of accommodation, management and care for the physical and behavioural needs of dogs in dog training establishments.
The pet shop owner is responsible for the overall management and conduct of the establishment and for ensuring compliance with the requirements of this Code.
Following consultation, the Code of Practice for the Management of Dogs and Cats in Shelters and Pounds has been amended to introduce data reporting.
This Code applies to the keeping of all racing greyhounds registered with Greyhound Racing 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.
