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Have your say and help shape Baw Baw Domestic Animal Management Plan 2026 - 2029 round 2 by 29 June 2025

Baw Baw Shire Council is seeking community feedback on the draft Domestic Animal Management Plan 2026 - 2029. Have your say by 29 June to help shape responsible animal management.

By news@gippsland - 2nd June 2025 - Back to News

Baw Baw Shire Council is inviting the community to have their say on round 2 consultation for the draft Domestic Animal Management Plan 2026-2029, now open for further feedback. The Domestic Animal Management Plan (DAMP) outlines council's approach to managing dogs and cats in the community over the next four years. It focuses on three core areas:

• Promoting responsible pet ownership
• Supporting the welfare of dogs and cats
• Protecting the community and environment from nuisance animals

Earlier this year, Council sought community input during the first stage of engagement and received valuable feedback from 79 participants. This input has directly shaped the draft DAMP that is now available for review.

Share your views on the draft Domestic Animal Management Plan by completing the survey or submitting feedback by 29 June 2025

Guide animal management

At its meeting on 28 May 2025, Council endorsed the draft DAMP for public exhibition and is now seeking further feedback from the community. Under State Government legislation, every Victorian council must review and renew its DAMP every four years. This review ensures that the plan reflects current community needs and expectations, while maintaining public safety and animal welfare.

Deputy Mayor Councillor Tricia Jones is encouraging residents to get involved in the second round of community consultation. "Whether you're a pet owner, an animal lover or someone who simply wants to enjoy a safe and respectful community environment, your voice matters."

"This is your opportunity to help guide how we manage domestic animals across Baw Baw Shire for the next four years. We want to hear from you to finalise the DAMP, so have your say, your way," said Cr Jones.

Have your say

Community members can provide feedback by completing the online survey or submitting a written response by Sunday 29 June 2025. Want to chat to Council staff about the draft plan? Council teams will be available to discuss the DAMP and answer questions at the following community markets:

• Warragul Farmers Market, Civic Place, Warragul
  Saturday 21 June 2025, 8.30am - 12.30pm
• Drouin Farmers Market, Civic Park, Young Street, Drouin
  Saturday 21 June 2025, 8.30am - 12.30pm
• Yarragon Market, Public Hall, Yarragon
  Saturday 28 June 2025, 8.30am - 12.30pm

For more information and to have your say, visit council's online engagement platform, Baw Baw Connect website.

Pictures from Baw Baw Shire Council Facebook page.

Source: http://gippsland.com/

Published by: news@gippsland.com