Extra services for registered pets

OWNERS of deceased animals found on the side of the road will now be notified thanks to a change in standards.
Animals which have been killed on the road will now be scanned and owners notified.
Cranbourne resident Tracey Prillwitz was concerned about the previous laws under which owners were not notified about dead pets.
“I have two dogs and if something happened to them I would hate it, and could not stand not being notified,” she said.
“They’re absent and you never find out why.”
Councillor Gary Rowe who suggested the change said council had ensured there was appropriate equipment to undertake checks.
“It will help provide closure for owners.”
City of Casey Mayor Mick Morland said that any cat or dog which was more than three months of age must be registered.
“Registration fees help provide a range of important pet-related services within the City of Casey,” he said.
“Council has issued animal registration renewal; notices to all of the pet owners of dogs and cats in the municipality.”
He said it is the pet owner’s responsibility to ensure their animal iwas registered and payment made by 10 April.
Animal registration fees help provide services such as:
* Daily updating of the City of Casey Lost Pets Register.
* Reuniting lost pets with their families in up to 68 per cent of cases.
* Collection of lost and wandering pets, including 24-hour service during peak periods.
* Provision of cat cages for hire, to trap feral or wandering cats.
* Investigation and potential prosecution of dog attacks in private and public places.
Animal registrations can be paid online via Council’s website at www.casey.vic.gov.au/pets or via BPAY, Australia Post or over the phone by calling Customer Service on 9705 5200.