Our new plan for pets 2026-2029
We’ve drafted a new Domestic Animal Management Plan (DAMP) to guide services and management of dogs and cats in Bayside over the next four years.
Earlier this year, during the first phase of our Pets and Public Spaces consultation we heard the community's call for actions that will increase responsible pet ownership and make it easier to comply with regulations and restrictions.
Proposed changes to the DAMP therefore focus on:
- Greater enforcement
- Simpler instructional signage and path markings.
- New educational materials for pet owners
Share your thoughts on the draft DAMP
It’s important we hear different perspectives, from pet owners and non-pet owners. Take the online survey or chat with us at one of the pop-up events.
Drop by to discuss in person
Tell us your thoughts about the draft DAMP at one of our upcoming pop-ups stands. Click on your preferred event to add to your calendar.
How we're consulting with our community
Our approach over Phase 1 and 2 of this community engagement around pets and public spaces.
Our journey
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Timeline item 1 - complete
Phase 1: Community engagement
16 January - 23 February 2025
Views and ideas for new DAMP actions and beach restrictions gathered via surveys and Fetching Feedback group.
Read the Phase 1 engagement summary report.
See the Phase 1 consultation content.
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Timeline item 2 - complete
Fetching Feedback group sessions
March - April 2025
4 x 3-hour sessions to learn more about beach restrictions and the DAMP and provide recommendations for Council.
Read the engagement summary report.
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Timeline item 3 - complete
Set actions for draft DAMP 2026-29 and adoption of beach restrictions
April to July 2025
Analyse community feedback and set objectives.
Council considered beach restrictions in May and deferred decision to August meeting.
Council endorsed a draft DAMP 2026-29 at its July meeting for community consultation.
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Timeline item 4 - complete
Council considered beach restrictions
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Timeline item 5 - active
Phase 2: Community engagement on draft DAMP
20 August - 22 September 2025
Test the draft DAMP community wide via survey and pop-up events and review privately with the Fetching Feedback group.
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Timeline item 6 - incomplete
A new DAMP for Bayside
Council will adopt a new Domestic Animal Management Plan in November 2025.
