Domestic Animals

Dogs

Dog Registration

It is a requirement of the Western Australian Dog Act 1976 that all dogs over the age of three months be registered. Dogs can be registered at the City's Adminstration Centre, where you will be issued a current registration tag that is to be worn by the dog at all times when in a public place. Please see the information sheet and registration form for more information.

Barking Dogs

Barking dogs are a frequent source of grievance between neighbours. A brochure and local law are available for further information.  

Dog Exercise Areas

State government amendments made in 1996 to the Dog Act make pet owners more responsible for their own actions, as well as those of their animals. In general, people will not fall foul of the law if they act in a thoughtful and considerate way. Dogs may be exercised on almost all reserves, unless they are in use for an organised sport. The exceptions are the:

• Swanbourne Beach Reserve;
• Infant Health Centre playground in Strickland St;
• Hollywood Tennis Courts area and surrounds; and
• Karella, Leura and Campsie St playgrounds.

Collars must be worn by dogs at all times while on exercise reserves and the person exercising the dog must have the lead with them (the dog must be kept under control). Dogs are also not to interfere with other users of the area, this includes their excretement being cleaned up.

Dog Excrement

Local laws require that the dog owner/s, or person/s in control of the dog, be responsible for the removal of excrement from any street or public place - as well as private property used without the consent of the occupier.

Please be aware of your responsibilities as a dog owner and carry a plastic bag or pooper scooper. Bags are located at the Reserves, or available at the Council offices. Please be considerate - although cleaning up is not a pleasant task, most owners would agree it is preferable to banning dogs from our Reserves.

Cats

Domestic cats that are dumped or abandoned cause huge problems. Currently there are no Local Laws or State Legislation to deal with these animals, but the City of Nedlands does continue to promote responsible pet ownership, and in conjunction with the Cat Haven, Shenton Park offers a 50% sterilisation subsidy for residents of the City.