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15 February, 2026

Pet identification remains a major issue

ARARAT Rural City Council is reminding pet owners of their responsibilities, with almost all dogs collected by council rangers last year not registered, and around 50 per cent not microchipped. Council is urging residents to ensure their pets are registered and microchipped with a national database – ensuring that contact details are up-to-date with both.

By Craig Wilson

Council’s customer services team remembers Katie and Kristal are ready to help residents register pets and even have a welcome pack for dogs.
Council’s customer services team remembers Katie and Kristal are ready to help residents register pets and even have a welcome pack for dogs.

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