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City of Greater Dandenong
PO Box 200, Dandenong
Victoria Australia 3175
9239 5100
council@cgd.vic.gov.au
 




Animals  |  Animal Welfare  
Animal Welfare   

Animal Cruelty
Dead Animal Removal
Pet Ambulance Service
Pet Cemeteries
Veterinarians
Wildlife
Your animals and emergencies
Guide to Responsible Pet Ownership


Animal Cruelty

Any instances of animal cruelty should be reported to one of the following authorities:

RSPCA
Phone: 9224 2222

Animal Rescue - Peninsula Animal Aid
Phone: 5978 6706

Cat Protection Society
Phone: 9434 7155

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Dead Animal Removal

Council land and roads

Council is responsible for removal of dead animals from Council owned or maintained land and properties.

Contact Council customer service and the animal will be removed within 24 hours.

All other roads

Vic Roads: Phone 9794 7800

Vic Roads is responsible for removal of dead animals on major arterial roads(highways, freeways and declared main roads).
 

Private property

Removal of dead animals from private property must be undertaken by the owner of the land and/or animal.


Power lines

Dead possums in power-lines are to be removed by Jemena Phone: 132 099

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Pet Ambulance Service

Animal Ambulance Service
Transport service only
9 Burrows Avenue
Dandenong
Phone: 9792 3255
8.00am - 8.00pm

South Eastern Animal Emergency Centre
After hours emergency service including animal ambulance
151-159 Princes Highway
Hallam
Phone: 1300 653858
Monday-Friday 6.00pm - 9.00pm
Saturday - 9.00am

RSPCA
Phone: 9224 2222

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Pet Cemeteries

See the Yellow Pages pet cemeteries listing for a pet cemeteries locally and in Victoria.

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Veterinarians

A complete listing of Veterinarians locally and in Victoria can be found in the Yellow Pages - Veterinarians listing

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Wildlife

If you find any injured native wildlife, you can contact any of the following organisations:

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Preparing your animals for an emergency

An emergency could happen at any time so it is critical you prepare now to ensure your animals are protected.  There are a variety of disasters that may place your animals in danger, including bushfires, extreme weather and storms.

RSPCA Victoria has provided information on their website to assist pet owners to plan for their animals safety in the event of an emergency.

Go to http://www.rspcavic.org/animal_care/emergency_planning.htm for more information.


Animals during fireworks and thunderstorms

The RSPCA shelters, as we care for dogs that have run away from the frightening sound of fireworks.The following information is appropriate for domestic pets, especially cats and dogs but may be useful for other domestic animals too.



     
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