To Keep Excess Dogs/Cats

There is a non-refundable Application Fee of $59 which must be paid upon submission of your application.

1. Read the Keep Excess Cats Conditions
2. Complete the Application form

We'll let you know by email that we received your application.

The assessment process takes place within 5 business days and includes:

• confirmation of your details and required documentation supporting your application
• investigation of your proposed activity

Your application will be assessed within 5 business days, a Community Safety Officer may contact you to arrange an inspection of your property

Cats:

• The property where the cats are housed may be subject to inspection by Councils Authorised Officers.
• If the permit is approved the cats kept under the permit cannot be used for commercial purposes.
• Applications will be considered within 5 business days from the date that all required information has been lodged with the Council.

Dogs:

• All dogs must be registered prior to a permit being issued.
• The application is subject to a non-refundable fee as listed in the Fees & Charges Register.
• All applications will be subject to an internal approval process.
• The property where the dogs are housed may be subject to inspections by Council’s Authorised Officers.
• If the permit is approved the dogs kept under the permit cannot be used for commercial purposes.