Council is reviewing and updating its Domestic Animal Management Plan. This plan sets out the procedures for managing dogs and cats in the municipality and helps guide how Council invests its time and resources to keep our community safe. It’s an important opportunity for pet owners and residents alike to voice their opinions on key issues like responsible pet ownership, safety, and the wellbeing of animals in the area. Your feedback will help shape a plan that reflects the needs and priorities of our community.
Have your say
Whether you are a pet owner or not we want to hear from you. Your input will help shape the Domestic Animal Management Plan 2026 - 30.
Survey
The Survey is now closed.
❓ FAQ's
FAQ
- What is the Domestic Animal Management Plan (DAMP)?
- Why does Council create a Domestic Animal Management Plan?
- What does the DAMP actually do?
- Who uses the DAMP and why is it important to residents?
- What else is the DAMP used for?
- Is the DAMP just for pet owners?
- Why is the DAMP updated every four years?
- How was the current DAMP created?
- What are the key focus areas of the current DAMP?
- What is the 24-hour cat confinement rule?
- Why is cat desexing now mandatory?
- How can I have my say on the DAMP?
- Are there off-leash areas for dogs in the City of Whittlesea?
- How can I stay updated on the DAMP?
📢 Pop-up locations
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Timeline item 1 - complete
Whittlesea Public Gardens Dog Park, Lalor
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Galada Community Activity Centre, Epping
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Mernda Community Activity Centre, Mernda
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Lyndarum Wetland Dog Park, Epping
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Shared Cup Cafe / Gumnut Park, Donnybrook
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Mill Park All Abilities Play Space, Mill Park
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Delacombe Reserve Fenced Dog Park, South Morang
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Laurimar Town Centre, Doreen
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Lalor Library, Lalor
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Norris Bank Reserve Dog Park, Bundoora
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King of Paws, Thomastown
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Redleap Recreation Reserve Dog Park, Mill Park
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Thomastown Library, Thomastown
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Kirrip Community Centre, Wollert
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Whittlesea Service Hub, Whittlesea
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Creek Park Dog Park, Mernda
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Westfield Plenty Valley, South Morang
Tuesday 24 June 2025
Time: 10.30am - 12.30pm
Where: 415 McDonalds Road, South Morang
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POSTPONED Megapet Warehouse, Epping
POSTPONED DUE TO BAD WEATHER
Wednesday 25 June 2025
Time: 3pm - 5pm
Where: 500 High Street, Epping
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Uni Hill Coles, Bundoora
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Megapet Warehouse, Epping