Member Noticeboard

We are seeking expressions of interests for enthusiastic Dogs Victoria members to join the Public Events Committee that will be tasked with attending community dog events to engage with the public.

If you are interested please send an email to communications@dogsvictoria.org.au detailing your experience with Dogs Victoria events and the public

Victorian Herding Association advise Alyson Mills is unable to fulfil her appointment. The herding trials will now be judged by Shelly Donald.

Dear Members,

We have been made aware of fake emails being sent that falsely claims to be from Dogz Online and we would like to remind everyone to stay vigilant against fake emails that impersonate legitimate companies in an attempt to harvest your personal information.

These emails are fraudulent and should not be trusted. Below is an example of the fake email that can be seen, remember to always check the sent address as this is often a good indicator of the true source of the email. 

If you receive a suspicious email, we recommend deleting it immediately. If you’re unsure whether an email is legitimate, feel free to contact the Dogz Online at helpdesk@dogzonline.com.au directly to confirm.

Ballaarat Dog Obedience Club advise that an additional judge has been appointed. Mr Miro Strmecki will now be judging at the Open Tracking Trial.

Please be advised that the traffic lights located at the entrance to KCC Park are now operational and the intersection is open.

Rarer Gundog Spaniel Club advise that there has been an update to their schedule. Mrs Jo Bates will now be judging Excellent Containers and Novice Interiors and Miss Leonie Kelleher will now be judging Masters Containers and Excellent Interiors.

We have been made aware of scams that are being sent out from these email addresses:
kedwards.dogsvictoria.au@email.com
rosslare.frost@email.com

Naming Peter Frost and Kirk Edwards as the senders mentioning payments.
If you are using Outlook you should be able to click the “Report Phishing” button to report them.
Please delete and disregard the emails if you receive them.

From 7 February 2025, HomeSafeID is no longer licensed under the Domestic Animals Act 1994 to keep and maintain an animal (microchip) registry service for Victorian pet owners.

Animal Welfare Victoria (AWV) has received all Victorian records for cats, dogs and horses from HomeSafeID in accordance with the Domestic Animals Regulations 2015. This is to ensure this data is not lost and will be provided to an alternative animal registry service licensed in Victoria for continuity of service. 

AWV has developed the below to assist with queries you may receive from your members or alternatively you may refer your members to our website Domestic Animal (microchip ) registries.

• If you are in Victoria and are unsure which database your pet's microchip is currently registered with, you can visit this website: https://petaddress.com.au.
• If you identify your pet’s microchip being registered with HomeSafeID, and your pet is not a cat, dog or horse, you are advised to start the process to register the microchip with one of the other Victorian licensed registries listed below:
     • Central Animal Records
     • Australian Animal Registry
     • Global Microchip Animal Registry
     • Petsafe Register 
• There may be a cost associated with this process which is determined by the registry. 
• AWV is in the process of selecting a currently approved animal registry service to receive the Victorian data for cats, dogs and horses. Once this data is received by the selected animal registry service, owners will be contacted by the registry with further information in the coming weeks including with details on how to update your records. 
• For species other than cats, dogs or horses, you may wish to register any new and existing microchips with another approved registry (above).
• If your pet’s microchip is registered with one of the other licensed registries there is no further action required from you, other than ensuring your contact details are up to date with the microchip registry your pet is listed with in the event they ever go missing. 
• It is important to keep your pet’s microchip details up to date in the event they ever go missing so they can be reunited with you as soon as possible.