Domestic Animal Management Plan (DAMP) 2026-2029

This consultation is now closed.

Thank you to everyone who participated in the consultation process for the Domestic Animal Management Plan 2026–2029. Your feedback has helped shape the future of animal management in Manningham.

The plan was officially endorsed at the Council Meeting in December 2025 and sets out a clear framework for the next four years.

Read the full plan and learn more about its key actions.

View the Domestic Animal Management Plan 2026-2029.

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

This consultation is now closed.

The Domestic Animal Management Plan 2026-2029 was endorsed at the Council Meeting in December 2025. Thank you to everyone who contributed their feedback. 

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To speak to someone or complete the survey in your preferred language, please call 9840 9355.

If you would like this information in a different format, please contact manningham@manningham.vic.gov.au or call 9840 9333.