Domestic Animal Management Plan

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Help Shape the Future of Animal Management

Horsham Rural City Council is updating its Domestic Animal Management Plan (DAMP) for 2026–2029. This plan guides how we manage dogs and cats across the municipality, with a focus on responsible pet ownership, community safety, and animal welfare.

To shape this plan, we began by listening. From 19 May to 16 June 2025, we invited the community to share their thoughts through surveys and consultations. Your feedback helped us understand what’s working, what needs improvement, and what really matters to you when it comes to animal management.

That feedback has now been used to create the Draft DAMP—and we’re not done yet.

We’re once again asking for your input. Before we finalise the plan, we want to know: Does it reflect your priorities? Have we got it right?

Review the draft and share your thoughts to help us create a safer, more pet-friendly community.

How to provide feedback

During the engagement period you can:

Visit one of our pop up sessions in person:

Horsham Plaza 10am - 4pm on the following dates:

  • Saturday 4 October
  • Sunday 5 October
  • Saturday 18 October
  • Sunday 19 October

Here you can talk to a staff member, review the draft DAMP and provide feedback.

In order to provide feedback on the draft DAMP, please:

Email council@hrcc.vic.gov.au(External link) or post to Horsham Rural City Council, PO Box 511, Horsham VIC 3402.

All feedback received by 5pm AEST on 23 October will be reviewed and considered.

Key Dates:

Draft Plan released for feedback: 23 September 2025

Feedback Closes: 23 October 2025

Final Plan presented to Council: 24 November 2025

Who should provide feedback:

  • Residents and pet owners
  • Animal welfare groups, vets, breeders, and rescue organisations
  • Community sporting and neighbourhood groups
  • Schools and education providers
  • Anyone who shares or uses public spaces

Why it matters:

We want to hear your views on the proposed actions, priorities, and directions. Your voice helps shape animal management in our community.

Help Shape the Future of Animal Management

Horsham Rural City Council is updating its Domestic Animal Management Plan (DAMP) for 2026–2029. This plan guides how we manage dogs and cats across the municipality, with a focus on responsible pet ownership, community safety, and animal welfare.

To shape this plan, we began by listening. From 19 May to 16 June 2025, we invited the community to share their thoughts through surveys and consultations. Your feedback helped us understand what’s working, what needs improvement, and what really matters to you when it comes to animal management.

That feedback has now been used to create the Draft DAMP—and we’re not done yet.

We’re once again asking for your input. Before we finalise the plan, we want to know: Does it reflect your priorities? Have we got it right?

Review the draft and share your thoughts to help us create a safer, more pet-friendly community.

How to provide feedback

During the engagement period you can:

Visit one of our pop up sessions in person:

Horsham Plaza 10am - 4pm on the following dates:

  • Saturday 4 October
  • Sunday 5 October
  • Saturday 18 October
  • Sunday 19 October

Here you can talk to a staff member, review the draft DAMP and provide feedback.

In order to provide feedback on the draft DAMP, please:

Email council@hrcc.vic.gov.au(External link) or post to Horsham Rural City Council, PO Box 511, Horsham VIC 3402.

All feedback received by 5pm AEST on 23 October will be reviewed and considered.

Key Dates:

Draft Plan released for feedback: 23 September 2025

Feedback Closes: 23 October 2025

Final Plan presented to Council: 24 November 2025

Who should provide feedback:

  • Residents and pet owners
  • Animal welfare groups, vets, breeders, and rescue organisations
  • Community sporting and neighbourhood groups
  • Schools and education providers
  • Anyone who shares or uses public spaces

Why it matters:

We want to hear your views on the proposed actions, priorities, and directions. Your voice helps shape animal management in our community.

Page published: 23 Sep 2025, 09:56 AM