NEW pet owners registering their pets for the first time will soon be able to do so for free.
The first 12 months of pet registration has been made free for pet owners in the Kingston municipality. The change has been made as part of Kingston Council’s domestic animal management plan review.
The new DAMP also mandates a review of the mandatory desexing age for pets, the development of a new dog off-leash policy, and the provision of a temporary animal shelter to support domestic violence victims.
Kingston mayor Steve Staikos said that the changes to the DAMP would “promote responsible pet ownership and provide a safer environment for all members of the community.”
“We pride ourselves on being animal and pet friendly here in Kingston and this contemporary strategic plan reflects the community’s needs,” he said. “The input we received from our community was particularly valuable and we believe the plan strikes the right balance and supports a safe co-habitation of people and our beloved pets.”
The new DAMP is in effect until 2025.
First published in the Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News – 12 January 2022