Domestic Animal Management Plan (DAMP) 2026-2029

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This consultation is now closed.

Council endorsed the Domestic Animal Management Plan 2026–2029 at its December meeting, setting the direction for how we manage dogs and cats in our community over the next 4 years.

This plan focuses on pet safety, responsible ownership and community wellbeing. 

Thank you to everyone who shared feedback and contributed to the community consultation – your input helped shape this important plan. 

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.


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.

This consultation is now closed.

Council endorsed the Domestic Animal Management Plan 2026–2029 at its December meeting, setting the direction for how we manage dogs and cats in our community over the next 4 years.

This plan focuses on pet safety, responsible ownership and community wellbeing. 

Thank you to everyone who shared feedback and contributed to the community consultation – your input helped shape this important plan. 

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.


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.

  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Have your say on domestic animal management in Manningham

    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.

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  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Have your say on our draft Domestic Animal Management Plan 2026 -2029

    Thanks to everyone who shared their thoughts on animal management in Manningham during our June consultation.

    Feedback highlighted several key themes, including more education, stronger enforcement, improved amenities and concerns around nuisance behaviour and roaming pets.

    The draft plan has been updated to reflect what you told us. 

    View our draft Domestic Animal Management Plan 2026 -2029 and share your feedback by 5:00pm on Thursday 16 October.

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