Pet owners reminded to update details today

Pet owners in East Gippsland are being encouraged to update their details as pet registration renewal notices will be mailed soon.

Your pet’s current registration tag will only be valid with payment of the 2019-20 renewal notice (due April 10) to East Gippsland Shire Council.

Council’s Community Laws Coordinator Bill Petersen said to ensure you receive your renewal notice please advise in writing any changes of ownership or address for your animal.

“Letting us know if you pet has passed away can save you the hardship of seeing your renewal notice in the mail,” Mr Petersen said.

“Under Victorian law, all dogs and cats three months of age and over must be registered with their local council. Ensuring your contact details are up to date can also help council’s officers reunite lost pets with their owners.”

If you have changed your address or phone number, you need to let council know in writing. You can do this online using the name and address form at eastgippsland.vic.gov.au/forms or emailing your new details to [email protected]. You can also visit one of our Customer Service Centres.

The one form can be used to update your details for other council services in addition to pet registrations.

Pet registrations are due by April 10 each year.