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Pet articles: Legislation & Education

Barking Mad!

Sunday, January 13th, 2008

The Lost Dogs’ Home Vet Clinic receives many calls from owners with barking dog problems. Barking is a natural behaviour of dogs. However, it can become a problem if it occurs too often or at… [Read more]

Microchipping: the only way to permanently identify your pet

Sunday, January 13th, 2008

Everyday, thousands of lost pets arrive at shelters around the country without any form of identification. A microchip enables a shelter to contact the owner immediately, saving stress for both the owner and pet.

So… [Read more]

Compulsory Microchipping

Sunday, January 13th, 2008

On 1 May 2007 microchipping became compulsory for cats and dogs for first time council registrations in Victoria.

Individual Councils will also have power to require compulsory microchipping of all dogs and cats currently registered. Pets… [Read more]

Lost & Found Animals

Tuesday, July 12th, 2005

Lost Your Animal?

Heres some handy hints to help you locate your animal.

Step 1. Ring your local Council or the Council the animal went missing in and inform them (ensure your registration details are correct, leave your… [Read more]

Cat Crisis Coalition

Friday, July 8th, 2005

The Lost Dogs´ Home are proud to be members of the Cat Crisis Coalition

For the first time, all major Victorian shelters have joined together with the sole aim of achieving mandatory desexing of cats, in… [Read more]

Animal Welfare Legislation In Victoria

Monday, May 23rd, 2005

Domestic Animals Act - CATS

NEW RULES FOR VICTORIAN CAT OWNERS

Those who own cats in Victoria, or who are thinking about it, should be aware of their obligations under our State’s new Domestic Animals Act. This… [Read more]