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Highlights of the DAMP 2025-29

Below highlights are the areas we will focus on for the next 4 years

  • Cat curfew

    An extension to a 24hr containment order commencing December 2026

  • Dog poo

    Continued education of dog owners about their responsibilities to clean up after their dogs.

  • Trespassing cats

    Educate community on how to safely trap trespassing cats.

  • Dogs off leash

    Continue education on keeping dogs on-leash outside designated dog off-leash areas.

Background

Every four years, councils are required to review their Domestic Animal Management Plan (DAMP) and develop a new one. Wyndham is currently reviewing its previous DAMP and preparing a new plan for the next four years.

Key items in the DAMP:

  • Promotion of responsible pet ownership for both cats and dogs.
  • Protection and prevention of wandering cats. The RSPCA acknowledges that cats prevented from wandering have an increased life expectancy of 10 years.
  • Minimise the risk of attack by dogs on people and animals
  • Encourage the registration and identification of dogs and cats
  • Minimise the potential for dogs and cats to create nuisance.

Feedback from the Cat Curfew Review will also be considered as we develop our new draft DAMP.

Domestic Animal Management at Wyndham

The purpose of the DAMP is provide the framework for animal management services in Wyndham. See below for a snapshot of the work the Council Rangers and the Animal Management Team did in 2024:

  • Pet registrations

    19,944 dogs & 8,153 cats registered. Cats and dogs that are registered and easily identifiable are quickly reunited with their owners.

  • 312 cat nuisance complaints

    Cat nuisance complaints can involve a range of issues, from stray cats to owned cats trespassing or causing disturbances.

  • 222 dog nuisance complaints

    Council Rangers work with dog owners to offer guidance, tips, and practical solutions to help reduce excessive barking and minimise disruption to the community.

  • 29 declared & guard dog inspections

    Wyndham maintains a zero-tolerance approach to non-compliance involving declared and guard dogs.