A South Australian dog owner says he is concerned by the 'overreach' of a local council, which requires residents to apply for an exemption and have an inspection to keep more than one dog in a 'small' property.
abc.net.au/news/home-owner-frustrated-at-west-torrens-councils-dog-bylaws/101879278An Adelaide pet owner says he was shocked to discover he needs a permit to own a second dog, due to the size of his property.Under The City of West Torrens by-laws, a permit is needed to have two dogs on a small propertySimon Frazer told ABC Radio Adelaide that he bought a groodle puppy late last year, as his 10-year-old Staffy was diagnosed with cancer and is "getting older".
But he said a week later he was informed by letter that he had breached the council's regulations around dog ownership, because his property was under 400 square metres.Simon will need to apply for an exemption to keep Lucy and Ruby at his home. Mr Frazer said he now has to pay $100 and let a council inspector come into his home to conduct an assessment in order to secure a permit.
He said he would comply with all requirements for seeking a permit, but was frustrated by the council's rules.Simon Frazer says he was surprised to learn of the council's rules. While other South Australian councils have a similar one-dog limit for "small" properties, the definition of "small" can vary.
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