Background

Under the Domestic Animals Act 1994 (Vic), every Victorian local government must develop and implement a Domestic Animal Management Plan (DAMP).

A DAMP outlines how a Council will manage dogs, cats and other domestic animals within its community and aims to promote responsible pet ownership and the protection of the community and environment from cats and dogs.

We are currently reviewing our Domestic Animal Management Plan 2023-2026 and we’re asking the Hume community for your thoughts on:

  • responsible dog and dog owner behaviours
  • responsible cat and cat owner behaviours
  • the introduction of a cat curfew in Hume, and
  • Hume’s current domestic animal management local laws and programs.

This will help shape our priorities for the new Domestic Animal Management Plan.

How to participate

This consultation is open until 22 June 2025. You can participate by:

completing the online survey here. You can enter the draw to win a $50 gift card.

emailing the City Laws Team at participate@hume.vic.gov.au

phoning the City Laws Team on 9205 2200.

posting to Hume City Council, PO Box 119, Dallas Vic 3047

Come and chat to us

We'll be at the following shopping centres over the next few weeks, come down and chat to us about domestic animal management in Hume

Thursday 12 June 2025 11:30 am to 01:30 pm

Craigieburn Central

340 Craigieburn Rd,

Craigieburn, Vic, 3064

Friday 13 June 2025 11:30 am to 01:30 pm

Broadmeadows Central

1099-1169 Pascoe Vale Rd,

Broadmeadows, Vic, 3047

Saturday 14 June 2025 11:30 am to 01:30 pm

Sunbury Square Shopping Centre

2-28 Evans St,

Sunbury, Vic, 3429

Saturday 21 June 2025 10:30 am to 01:30 pm

Merrifield City Centre

270 Donnybrook Rd,

Mickleham, Vic, 3064

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