Dogs, cats, neighbours and you

About this booklet

This booklet explains the responsibilities of pet owners in Victoria and the rights of neighbours.

It includes information on registration, microchipping, barking and nuisance, menacing and dangerous dogs, dog attacks, and complaints.

Victoria Legal Aid gratefully acknowledge Victoria Law Foundation for establishing and maintaining this publication from 1997 until its tenth edition. Dogs, cats, neighbours and you was transferred to Victoria Legal Aid in July 2018.

Important update

In this booklet, we refer to the mediation service offered by the Dispute Settlement Centre of Victoria. That service has closed temporarily. For more information, visit Dispute Settlement Centre of Victoria.