From Friday 10 October, licensed Regi-Check ambassadors will be visiting households to educate pet owners on the importance and benefits of registering their pets.
Trained and licensed Regi-Check ambassadors, operating on behalf of Council, will be visiting selected households, from 10 October and throughout the month, reminding pet owners to register any new pets or re-register their pets. Regi-Check ambassadors will not ask residents for money or issue fines.
They will be wearing hi-vis vests, will carry official identification and will inform residents of their purpose for visiting. Signage will also be placed in areas where the door knocking is being carried out.
In Cardinia Shire all cats and dogs must be microchipped and registered with Council as soon as they are 3 months old.
