Pet Ownership

The City's Ranger Services are responsible for the impounding of stray dogs and livestock. All dogs are held for a 96 hour (4 day) period, after which they may be euthanised or made available for re-homing.

• Local laws relating to dogs (PDF 265 KB)

The Pound

The Dog Pound is located in Kilburn Lane, Kelmscott which is shown in the Streetsmart street directory on page 496, reference C2, or the UBD street directory on page 372, reference F11.

Opening hours are Monday to Friday from 3.30pm to 4.30pm, Saturday, Sunday and public holidays from 9am to 10am, except Good Friday, Christmas Day and New Years Day.

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Is your dog in the Pound?

To find out if your dog has been impounded contact Ranger Services on 9399 0111 during office hours or 1300 886 885 after hours. Before a dog can be released from the Pound it must be registered and you will be required to provide proof that you are either its owner or a person acting on behalf of its owner.

All dogs are photographed at the time of impounding. Copies of the photographs can be viewed on a notice board at the Pound.

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Cat Sterilisation

The City encourages responsible cat ownership and acknowledges the valuable work carried out by the Cat Sterilisation Society.

Visit the Cat Sterilisation Society WA website

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Dog registration

Dog owners are advised to register their dogs or face a fine of up to $500. Under the Dog Act 1976 it is an offence not to register dogs over the age of three months old.

Dog registration fees are $30 per year or $75 for three years for an unsterilised dog; or $10 per year or $18 for three years for a sterlised dog (proof of sterilisation must be provided). Individuals on a full pension are entitled to 50 per cent off the abovementioned prices, upon producing an appropriate pension card.

Dogs may be registered at the following locations within the City of Armadale:

• City of Armadale Administration Centre, 7 Orchard Avenue, Armadale
• Champion Lake Veterinary Clinic, 121 Westfield Road, Camillo
• Railway Veterinary Hospital, 247 Railway Avenue, Kelmscott (between 1pm and 3pm, Monday to Friday)
• Ark Veterinary Hospital, 2970 Albany Highway, Kelmscott
• Armadale/Byford Veterinary Hospital, South West Highway, Armadale

• Application for Dog Registration (PDF 87.8 KB)

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Dog free reserves

The following reserves within the City of Armadale are classified as dog free:

• Gwynne Park, Forrest Road, Armadale
• Bob Blackburne, Champion Drive, Armadale
• Memorial Park, Orchard Avenue, Armadale
• John Dunn, Third Avenue, Kelmscott
• Morgan Park, Doorigo Road, Armadale
• Springdale Park, Springdale Road, Karragullen

It is an offence to permit your dog to be on these reserves at any time. Offenders can be fined $100. Dogs are permitted on Minnawarra Park in Armadale provided they are kept on a leash at all times.

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Cleaning up after your dog

Individuals are required to pick up after their dogs when in a public place. Failure to do so may result in a fine of $40. Dog faeces must be disposed of responsibly, preferably in the bins provided.

Restricted breeds

For information on restricted breeds regulations.

Useful Links

• Responsible dog ownership
• Animal welfare

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