Domestic Animal Management Plan 2026-2029

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We’re reviewing our Domestic Animal Management Plan (DAMP) and seeking your input on the priorities for managing dogs and cats in Manningham.

All Victorian councils are required to develop a plan every four years under the Domestic Animals Act 1994.

Your feedback will help inform the Domestic Animal Management Plan 2026-2029.

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.

Residents are invited to provide feedback on several key areas, including:

  • Registration and identification of dogs and cats
  • Nuisance dogs and cats
  • Dog aggression and attacks
  • Dog walking in Manningham
  • Lost and found animals


Have your say

Have your say by filling out the survey between Monday 2 June and 5.00pm on Sunday 29 June.

Your feedback will help inform the Domestic Animal Management Plan 2026-2029, which will be open for community contributions in September.


Talk to us about animal management

Our officers will available local parks and reserves to answer your questions and hear your feedback on animal management.

Each session is 30 minutes. See times and locations below:

LocationDateTimeMeeting point
Ruffey Lake ParkFriday 13 June10:00am to 10:30am
Boulevard entrance, near the playground

Stintons ReserveFriday 13 June10:30 to 11:00am
Pavilion entrance

Warrandyte River WalkMonday 16 June10:00am to 10:30am
Kangaroo Ground Warrandyte Road bridge

Mullum Mullum Creek Linear ParkMonday 16 June11:00am to 11:30am
Behind Mullum Mullum Stadium, near Parklands Close

Finns ReserveTuesday 17 June1:30pm to 2:00pm
Duncan Street entrance

Arranga ReserveTuesday 17 June1:30pm to 2:00pm
Aranga Crescent entrance

Ruffey Lake ParkWednesday 18 June1:30pm to 2:00pm
Victoria Street entrance, near the playspace

Stintons ReserveWednesday 18 June2:00pm to 2:30pm
Entrance, under the Pavilion

Warrandyte River WalkThursday 19 June1:30pm to 2:00pm
Opposite Whipstick Gully Road


Warrandyte River Walk

Thursday 26 June1:30pm to 2:00pmOpposite Whipstick Gully Road


Need this information in a different way?

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


View the Domestic Animal Management Plan 2021-2025.


We’re reviewing our Domestic Animal Management Plan (DAMP) and seeking your input on the priorities for managing dogs and cats in Manningham.

All Victorian councils are required to develop a plan every four years under the Domestic Animals Act 1994.

Your feedback will help inform the Domestic Animal Management Plan 2026-2029.

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.

Residents are invited to provide feedback on several key areas, including:

  • Registration and identification of dogs and cats
  • Nuisance dogs and cats
  • Dog aggression and attacks
  • Dog walking in Manningham
  • Lost and found animals


Have your say

Have your say by filling out the survey between Monday 2 June and 5.00pm on Sunday 29 June.

Your feedback will help inform the Domestic Animal Management Plan 2026-2029, which will be open for community contributions in September.


Talk to us about animal management

Our officers will available local parks and reserves to answer your questions and hear your feedback on animal management.

Each session is 30 minutes. See times and locations below:

LocationDateTimeMeeting point
Ruffey Lake ParkFriday 13 June10:00am to 10:30am
Boulevard entrance, near the playground

Stintons ReserveFriday 13 June10:30 to 11:00am
Pavilion entrance

Warrandyte River WalkMonday 16 June10:00am to 10:30am
Kangaroo Ground Warrandyte Road bridge

Mullum Mullum Creek Linear ParkMonday 16 June11:00am to 11:30am
Behind Mullum Mullum Stadium, near Parklands Close

Finns ReserveTuesday 17 June1:30pm to 2:00pm
Duncan Street entrance

Arranga ReserveTuesday 17 June1:30pm to 2:00pm
Aranga Crescent entrance

Ruffey Lake ParkWednesday 18 June1:30pm to 2:00pm
Victoria Street entrance, near the playspace

Stintons ReserveWednesday 18 June2:00pm to 2:30pm
Entrance, under the Pavilion

Warrandyte River WalkThursday 19 June1:30pm to 2:00pm
Opposite Whipstick Gully Road


Warrandyte River Walk

Thursday 26 June1:30pm to 2:00pmOpposite Whipstick Gully Road


Need this information in a different way?

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


View the Domestic Animal Management Plan 2021-2025.

  • Here's what you told us about animal management

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    Thank you to everyone who their shared feedback on animal management in Manningham.

    Your input is helping shape our next Domestic Animal Management Plan 2026-29 which will be available for review later this month.

    You can find a snapshot of results from our recent consultation below.

    Who we heard from

    We received over 1,800 responses to our community survey from various community groups, residents, and organisations involved in the animal management. We heard from people of diverse ages groups, backgrounds and genders, which is a great reflection of our local community.

    When it came to pet ownership, here’s who responded:

    • 62% dog owners
    • 18% cat owners
    • 15% owned both cats and dogs
    • 5% did not own a pet.


    We also heard from:

    • Community organisations
    • Domestic animal businesses
    • Animal welfare and rescue groups
    • Animal shelters and veterinarians
    • FOMDAC
    • Animal training clubs
    • Dogs Victoria
    • Sporting clubs.


    What you told us

    Your feedback showed strong support for:

    • Responsible pet ownership
    • Safer, more inclusive public spaces
    • Balancing community needs with animal welfare.


    Key findings:

    • 96% of respondents knew pets should be microchipped and registered by 3 months of age
    • Many supported simpler, more flexible registration options
    • 50% experienced cat nuisance in the past year
    • 72% were aware of the 2024 cat confinement order
    • Main dog-related concerns: dog poo, off-lead dogs, barking
    • Support for cat desexing.


    Community suggestions:

    • More education and engagement
    • Stronger enforcement and presence
    • Better access to dog training
    • Infrastructure improvements (fencing, bins, taps).


    Community concerns:

    • Dogs off-lead and not under control
    • Barking and waste
    • Wandering cats and confinement
    • Registration costs
    • Perceived lack of enforcement.


    Thank you for your feedback.

  • Talk to us about animal management

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    Our officers will available local parks and reserves to answer your questions and hear your feedback on animal management.

    Each session is 30 minutes. See times and locations below:

    Location Date Time Meeting point
    Ruffey Lake Park Friday 13 June 10:00am to 10:30am
    Boulevard entrance, near the playground
    Stintons Reserve Friday 13 June 10:30 to 11:00am
    Pavilion entrance
    Warrandyte River Walk Monday 16 June 10:00am to 10:30am
    Kangaroo Ground Warrandyte Road bridge
    Mullum Mullum Creek Linear Park Monday 16 June 11:00am to 11:30am
    Behind Mullum Mullum Stadium, near Parklands Close
    Finns Reserve Tuesday 17 June 1:30pm to 2:00pm
    Duncan Street entrance
    Arranga Reserve Tuesday 17 June 1:30pm to 2:00pm
    Aranga Crescent entrance
    Ruffey Lake Park Wednesday 18 June 1:30pm to 2:00pm
    Victoria Street entrance, near the playspace
    Stintons Reserve Wednesday 18 June 2:00pm to 2:30pm
    Entrance, under the Pavilion
    Warrandyte River Walk Thursday 19 June 1:30pm to 2:00pm
    Opposite Whipstick Gully Road

    Warrandyte River Walk

    		 Thursday 26 June
    		 1:30pm to 2:00pm
    Opposite Whipstick Gully Road


    We encourage you to come along and have a chat.

Page last updated: 20 Aug 2025, 11:26 PM