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Council is closed from 24 December until Monday 5 January 2026. If you have an urgent Council enquiry, please call 5662 9200. Updates to services are shown at the link below. Thank you.

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Report an animal welfare concern

Animal Welfare

Matters relating to stock welfare should be directed to DEECA (Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action).

Matters relating to cruelty to domestic animals should be directed to the RSPCA.

To report sick, injured or orphaned native wildlife, please contact Wildlife Victoria on 1300 094 535 or to report a wildlife emergency, go to Wildlife Victoria's website. For general information please see the native wildlife fact sheets.