Share Domestic Animal Management Plan (DAMP) 2026-2029 on FacebookShare Domestic Animal Management Plan (DAMP) 2026-2029 on TwitterShare Domestic Animal Management Plan (DAMP) 2026-2029 on LinkedinEmail Domestic Animal Management Plan (DAMP) 2026-2029 link
We’re reviewing animal management in Manningham and seeking your input on the priorities for managing dogs and cats.
All Victorian councils are required to develop a Domestic Animal Management Plan (DAMP) every four years under the Domestic Animals Act 1994.
The DAMP provides a framework for how Council manages pets and supports their owners. It guides how we protect the welfare of cats and dogs, while enhancing their safety and quality of life in our community.
Have your say
The draft Domestic Animal Management Plan (DAMP) 2026-2029 has been prepared to reflect what you told us about animal management.
It outlines a range of actions that will be delivered over the next 4 years, such as:
expanding awareness and education on responsible pet ownership
supporting an improved compliance process and enforcement
enhancing infrastructure such as bins, taps and fencing in public spaces.
We’re reviewing animal management in Manningham and seeking your input on the priorities for managing dogs and cats.
All Victorian councils are required to develop a Domestic Animal Management Plan (DAMP) every four years under the Domestic Animals Act 1994.
The DAMP provides a framework for how Council manages pets and supports their owners. It guides how we protect the welfare of cats and dogs, while enhancing their safety and quality of life in our community.
Have your say
The draft Domestic Animal Management Plan (DAMP) 2026-2029 has been prepared to reflect what you told us about animal management.
It outlines a range of actions that will be delivered over the next 4 years, such as:
expanding awareness and education on responsible pet ownership
supporting an improved compliance process and enforcement
enhancing infrastructure such as bins, taps and fencing in public spaces.
The Domestic Animal Management Plan provides a framework for how Council manages pets and supports their owners. It guides how we protect the welfare of cats and dogs, while enhancing their safety and quality of life in our community.
Complete this survey by 5.00pm, Sunday 29 June.
Privacy Collection Statement:
Manningham City Council (Council) is collecting the information and is committed to compliance with its obligations under the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 (Vic). Information collected by Council will be used for the purposes of developing the Domestic Animal Management Plan 2026-2029. The results of the Domestic Animal Management Plan community survey may be published (including using the Council’s social media channels) once deidentified. The personal information collected will not be disclosed to third parties unless Council is required to disclose the information under other legislation or disclosure is necessary to complete the purpose for which it is sought. If Council does not collect this information, it may be impeded from accurately analysing aspects of the survey results.
You may access information you have provided to Council at any time and make corrections if you believe that information is incorrect by contacting the City Safety Team by telephone (03) 9840 9333 or by email manningham@manningham.vic.gov.au.
Council’s Privacy Policy can be located at Council’s website: manningham.vic.gov.au.
Share Have your say on domestic animal management in Manningham on FacebookShare Have your say on domestic animal management in Manningham on TwitterShare Have your say on domestic animal management in Manningham on LinkedinEmail Have your say on domestic animal management in Manningham link
Page last updated: 13 Oct 2025, 09:40 AM
Interpreter service
Follow Project
Stay informed
Subscribe for project updates
Lifecycle
Community consultation - Animal management
Domestic Animal Management Plan (DAMP) 2026-2029 has finished this stage
2 June to 29 June 2025
The consultation on animal management open for contributions.
Community consultation - closed
Domestic Animal Management Plan (DAMP) 2026-2029 has finished this stage
July 2025
Contribution to this consultation are closed for evaluation and review. The project team will report back on key outcomes late-July.
Community consultation - Draft Plan
Domestic Animal Management Plan (DAMP) 2026-2029 is currently at this stage
September 2025
The community consultation period for the draft Domestic Animal Management Plan 2026–2029 is now open. View the plan and complete our short survey by 5:00pm on Thursday 16 October.
Council endorsement
this is an upcoming stage for Domestic Animal Management Plan (DAMP) 2026-2029
December 2025
The draft Domestic Animal Management Plan 2026-29, incorporating community feedback, will be presented to Council for endorsement in November 2025.
If endorsed, the Plan will be made available on this page from December 2025.