Got a dog you walk daily? A cat who rules your house? Or just enjoy living in a pet-friendly neighbourhood?
We want to hear from you.
The City of Stonnington is preparing its Domestic Animal Management Plan 2026–2029, and your input will help shape how we care for and manage dogs and cats in our community over the next four years.
This plan is about more than pets; it's about people too. It sets out how we promote responsible ownership and support safety.
It ensures everyone, from pet owners to neighbours, can enjoy our shared spaces.
Whether you're a proud pet parent, a local parkgoer or simply want less barking on your street, your voice matters.
The plan covers:
promoting and encouraging responsible pet ownership
ensuring that people comply with laws, regulations and legislation
minimising risk of attacks by dogs on people and animals
addressing over-population and high euthanasia rates for dogs and cats
minimising the potential for dogs and cats to create a nuisance
effectively identifying all dangerous, menacing and restricted breed dogs
encouraging registration and identification of dogs and cats.
All Victorian councils must update their plan every four years under the Domestic Animals Act 1994. Now it's our turn and we want your ideas, concerns and experiences to help guide the next version.
Take a few minutes to complete our quick online survey here to have your say by Monday, 1 September 2025.
You can also drop by one of our pop-up feedback sessions to view the plan in person.
- Saturday 16 August 2025 10am – 12pm
Thomas Oval Dog Park,
Como Park North
Alexandra Ave,
South Yarra
- Saturday 16 August 2025 1:30pm – 3:30pm
Central Park,
148 Burke Road,
Malvern East
- Saturday 23 August 2025 09:30 am – 11:30 am
Prahran Market,
163 Commercial Rd,
South Yarra
- Thursday 28 August 2025 12pm – 2pm
Malvern Cricket Ground,
123A High Street,
Malvern
Your feedback will help us draft the plan, which will go to Council for review and then be shared publicly for further input before adoption.
Let's work together to make Stonnington a safer, more pet-friendly place—for pets, their people, and the whole community.
