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Background

Every four years, councils are required to review their Domestic Animal Management Plan (DAMP) and develop a new one. Wyndham is currently reviewing its previous DAMP and preparing a new plan for the next four years.

Key items in the DAMP:

  • Promotion of responsible pet ownership
  • Minimise the risk of attack by dogs on people and animals
  • Encourage the registration and identification of dogs and cats
  • Minimise the potential for dogs and cats to create nuisance.

Feedback from the Cat Curfew Review will also be considered as we develop our new draft DAMP.

Read our current DAMP here.

Domestic Animal Management at Wyndham

The purpose of the DAMP is provide the framework for animal management services in Wyndham. See below for a snapshot of the work the Council Rangers and the Animal Management Team did in 2024:

  • Pet registrations

    19,944 dogs & 8,153 cats registered. Cats and dogs that are registered and easily identifiable are quickly reunited with their owners.

  • 312 cat nuisance complaints

    Cat nuisance complaints can involve a range of issues, from stray cats to owned cats trespassing or causing disturbances.

  • 222 dog nuisance complaints

    Council Rangers work with dog owners to offer guidance, tips, and practical solutions to help reduce excessive barking and minimise disruption to the community.

  • 29 declared & guard dog inspections

    Wyndham maintains a zero-tolerance approach to non-compliance involving declared and guard dogs.

How to get involved

We want to hear from you! Your feedback will help us understand what matters most to you and the community, as well as identify any emerging issues that could shape how we deliver animal services into the future.


Chat to Council Officers at a pop-up event near you

  • Saturday 3 May, 9-10am: Freshbrock Avenue (Park), Truganina
  • Wednesday 7 May, 10-11am: Meeting Room at Civic Centre, 45 Princes Highway, Werribee
  • Thursday 15 May, 10-11am: Tarneit Learning Centre, 150 Sunset Views Boulevard, Tarneit
  • Thursday 15 May, 2:30-3:30, Camelot Drive Reserve, (dog off leash park), Tarneit
  • Thursday 22 May, 11am-12pm: Saltwater off lead dog park, 26 Middleton Drive, Point Cook


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