ANIMAL CONTROL
- Dog Control Legislation
- Dog Management Policy 2014-2019 & Declared Areas
- Fenced Dog Exercise Parks
- Dog Registrations
- Kennel Licensing
- Dealing with a Barking Dog
- Cat Management - Domestic Cats / Stray Cats
- Cat Management - Feral Cats
- What to do with Injured Wildlife
- Snake Removal / Relocation
- European Rabbits
- Deer Farming
Declared areas have been agreed to by Council and other public land managers throughout the Municipality. The maps below show the locations where dogs are allowed off-lead, on-lead or are prohibited at different times throughout the year for the various places. Responsible dog management will ensure that these areas are enjoyed by everyone.
In certain public areas your dog must be on a lead at all times these include Pedestrian Walking Tracks, Roads, Footpaths and Cycleways.
Unfortunately, non-compliance will lead to infringements being issued which is not our desired outcome.
Dog Management Policy 2014-2019
Cressy, Spiky, Kelvedon & Mayfield Beaches
Little Swanport / Boltons Beach
Spring Bay, Triabunna, Barton Avenue
Fenced Dog Exercise Parks
There are fenced Dog Exercise Parks at the following locations:
- Buckland Cricket Club Ground, 1 East Street, Buckland;
- Orford Recreation Ground, 31 Rheban Road, Orford;
- Triabunna Recreation Ground, 51 Charles Street, Triabunna;
- Swansea Esplanade, Swansea (Esplanade side of Golf Course);
- Swanwick Recreation Ground, 192 Hazards View Drive, Coles Bay.
These dog exercise parks have been provided for dogs to be exercised off-lead, within the specified fenced areas, conditions of entry as sign posted must be complied with at all times.
Dog owners are required to pick up their dog’s faeces at all times.
Fenced Dog Exercise Parks
There are fenced Dog Exercise Parks at the following locations:
- Buckland Cricket Club Ground, 1 East Street, Buckland;
- Orford Recreation Ground, 31 Rheban Road, Orford;
- Triabunna Recreation Ground, 51 Charles Street, Triabunna;
- Swansea Esplanade, Swansea (Esplanade side of Golf Course);
- Swanwick Recreation Ground, 192 Hazards View Drive, Coles Bay.
These dog exercise parks have been provided for dogs to be exercised off-lead, within the specified fenced areas, conditions of entry as sign posted must be complied with at all times.
Dog owners are required to pick up their dog’s faeces at all times.
Dog Registrations
A dog that is over the age of 6 months must be registered.
Dogs which are already registered must re-apply by June 30 each year. You should receive a pre-filled registration application form every May/June in the mail, if you do not receive one, please contact Council.
Please complete any missing details and return this form to the Council.
To register a new dog, please download and complete our Dog Registration Application Form (PDF). Alternatively, you can collect a form from Council’s office, 9 Melbourne Street, Triabunna.
Dog Management Fees
| Non Desexed Dog (before 30/06/23) | $45.00 |
| Non Desexed Dog (after 30/06/23) | $63.00 |
| Desexed Dog (before 30/06/23) | $28.00 |
| Desexed Dog (after 30/06/23) | $40.00 |
| Working Dogs (before 30/06/23) | $23.00 |
| Working Dogs (after 30/06/23) | $40.00 |
| Dog owned by a pensioner (one desexed dog only) (before 30/06/23) | $11.00 |
| Dog owned by a pensioner (one desexed dog only (after 30/06/23) | $24.00 |
| Declared dangerous dog & Restricted Breeds (before 30/06/23) | $515.00 |
| Declared dangerous dog & Restricted Breeds (after 30/06/23) | $515.00 |
| Registered guide dog/assistance dog | Free |
| Replacement tag | $8.00 |
| Release of dog from pound 1st offence | $46.00 |
| Release of dog from pound 2nd and subsequent offences | $173.00 |
| Daily maintenance charge whilst impounded | $46.00 |
| Dog Nuisance Complaint Fee (Refundable upon confirmation) | $50.00 |
| Kennel Licence – New | $136.00 + Advertising Costs |
| Kennel Licence – Renewal | $41.00 |
Keeping several dogs
A person, without a licence, must not keep or allow to be kept, for any period of time, on any premises –
more than 2 dogs, other than working dogs, over the age of 6 months; or
more than 4 working dogs over the age of 6 months.
Barking Dogs
If you are experiencing barking dogs in your neighbourhood, there are things you can do. Dogs bark for many reasons, but too much barking is not normal and is both unhealthy for the dog and difficult for neighbours and nearby residents.
A dog is considered a ‘nuisance’ under Division 6 – Nuisances of the Dog Control Act 2000 if it’s barking “interferes with the peace, comfort or convenience of any person in any premises or public place”.
If a dog causes a nuisance, the owner may be infringed.
Understanding why a dog is barking and what you can do to help it may prevent your dog creating unease among other residents, or complaints being made about your dog.
Making a Complaint
A person may make a complaint to the General Manager in respect of a dog that is a nuisance.
A complaint is to –
- be in an approved form; and
- be accompanied by any appropriate fee; and
- state the nature of the nuisance.
On receipt of a complaint, the General Manager is to investigate the subject matter of the complaint.
If the General Manager considers that the complaint has substance, the General Manager –
- may institute proceedings for an offence under section 46 of the Dog Control Act 2000; and
- is to refund the fee that accompanied the complaint to the complainant.
Cat Management – Domestic Cats / Stray Cats
The Glamorgan Spring Bay Council is not adequately resourced to assist with on-ground Cat issues within our Municipality.
Council staff cannot assist with cat trapping of any kind nor are we able to assist with the transportation of cats to a Cat Management Facility, this is the sole responsibility of those who engage in cat trapping.
Please be aware that it is prohibited to seek or undertake the humane destruction of any cat unless you are a Primary Producer and in accordance with S.17A of the Cat Management Act 2009.
Please read TassiCat’s Guidelines for trapping a cat in urban and peri-urban areas if you are considering trapping a cat.
Prior to the commencement of any trapping, you must contact your closest Cat Management Facility to make the appropriate arrangements for surrendering Cats & Kittens.
There are three registered Cat Management Facilities in Tasmania
RSPCA Tasmania
Phone: 6709 8100
https://www.rspcatas.org.au/contact
Ten Lives
12 Selfs Point Rd, Newtown
Phone: 6278 2111
https://tenlives.com.au/welfare/trapping-cats/
Just Cats Tasmania
20 Cavalry Rd, Mowbray
Phone: 6388 9202
https://www.justcats.org.au/trapping-cats
Cat management facilities are a key community resource to manage unwanted and stray cats
What services do cat management facilities offer?
- Surrender of unwanted or stray cats
- Assistance with the return of microchipped cats to their owners
- Adoption or re-homing of cats and kittens
- Desexing, microchipping, and veterinary services for adopted cats
- Cat management facilities may also receive surrendered cats from people controlling cats on their private land.
TassieCat
TassieCat was established in July 2018 through funding from the Tasmanian Government. It is a state-wide joint initiative to promote and facilitate responsible cat ownership in the Tasmanian community through partnerships with local government and key stakeholders.
TassieCat encourages all Tasmanians to become responsible cat owners. They provide expert advice and useful resources to help you keep your cat safe, healthy and happy while protecting our wildlife and our communities.
Further information relating to Responsible Cat Management in Tasmania is also available on the Department of Natural Resources & Environment Tasmania (NRE Tas) website
https://nre.tas.gov.au/invasive-species/responsible-cat-ownership
Legislation
To access the Cat Management Act 2009
https://www.legislation.tas.gov.au/view/html/inforce/current/act-2009-089
Cat Management – Feral Cats
The Glamorgan Spring Bay Council is not adequately resourced to assist with on-ground Feral Cat issues within our Municipality.
Council staff cannot assist with cat trapping of any kind nor are we able to assist with the transportation of cats to a Cat Management Facility, this is the sole responsibility of those who engage in cat trapping.
Please be aware that it is prohibited to seek or undertake the humane destruction of any cat unless you are a Primary Producer and in accordance with S.17A of the Cat Management Act 2009.
For advice on Feral Cat Management in Tasmania, contact the Department of Natural Resources & Environment Tasmania’s, Invasive Species Branch on 03 6165 3777, or visit their website at:
https://nre.tas.gov.au/invasive-species/invasive-animals/invasive-mammals/feral-cats
What to do with Injured Wildlife
The Wldlife Management Branch of NRE
manage the Injured and Orphaned native wildlife program
Wildlife Services
GPO Box 44
HOBART TAS 7001
Phone: 03 6165 4305
Email: Wildlife.Services@nre.tas.gov.au
If you are aware of any injured or orphaned native wildlife please contact the team on (03) 6165 4305
https://nre.tas.gov.au/wildlife-management/caring-for-wildlife/injured-and-orphaned-wildlife
Bonorong Wildlife Rescue is a privately run, volunteer-based rescue service operating Tasmania-wide
Contact Bonorong Wildlife Rescue on 0447 264 625 (all hours)
- Keep the animal is a warm, dark and quiet place
- Do not feed it anything (this can do more harm than good)
- Keep handling to a minimum
- Keep away from people and domestic animals
If there is an animal that appears to be seriously injured or compromised, it is appropriate to seek urgent medical attention from the nearest Veterinary practice that will accept wildlife (some do not). In these circumstances, it may mean that the animal is euthanised to prevent further pain and suffering.
Snake Removal / Relocation
In the event you have any visiting snakes requiring removal and relocation please phone:
Chris Daly
Reptile Rescue Incorporated
0499 116 690
A minimum $50.00 fee will apply to cover volunteers costs for travel, equipment and training.
In the event of snakebite, immediately apply a pressure immobilisation bandage to the bitten limb and call 000. Monitor the patient, keep the patient calm and still, and apply CPR and treat for shock if or where appropriate.
European Rabbits
For advice on controlling rabbit populations in Tasmania contact Biosecurity Tasmania 03 6165 3777
Or visit their website European Rabbits | Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania (nre.tas.gov.au)