Dog & Cat Registration
Dog Registration
The Dog Act 1976 requires that all dogs be registered with their local Authority if the dog is more than three (3) months old.
Dog Licenses are due for renewal on 1 November each year, expiring on 31 October the following year.
The Dog Act 1976 only permits the keeping of two (2) dogs over the age of 3 months and their young (under 3 months) per premises. An application needs to be approved by the Shire of Narembeen to keep 3 or more dogs over the age of 3 months at a single residence.
As of 1 November 2015, it is compulsory for all dogs to be micro chipped that are 3 months or older. Owners will be required to bring proof of micro chipping at the time of registering their dog.
Registration of dogs is the owners responsibility. Unregistered dog owners can attract fines of up to $1,000.
Cat Registration
In November 2011, State Parliament introduced the Cat Act 2011 to provide for the control and management of cats and promote and encourage the responsible ownership of cats. Come the 1st November 2013, cat owners will be responsible for ensuring the following:
- Cats over the age of six months must be sterilised (de-sexed) & micro-chipped;
- Cats over the age of six months must be registered with their local government annually; and
- Cats must wear a collar with identification and registration tags.
Local Governments will have the authority to enforce laws, administer fines, seize cats and create local laws for cat control within their Shire.
Cat owners are encouraged to contact their local vets to arrange for their cats to be sterilised and micro chipped.
Registration Fees
| Registration |
1 Year |
3 Years |
Lifetime |
| Unsterilised |
50.00 |
120.00 |
250.00 |
| Sterilised |
20.00 |
42.50 |
100.00 |
| Registration |
1 Year |
3 Years |
Lifetime |
| Sterilised |
20.00 |
42.50 |
100.00 |
*Concession rates apply upon proof of either a current:
- Pensioner Concession Card
- State Concession Card; or
- Commonwealth Seniors Card together with a Seniors Card
*Dogs used for Droving or Tending Stock - 25% of Fee
Cats and Wildlife
Birdlife WA have recently made available a pamphlet that can assist you in protecting both your cat/s and wildlife.
For a copy of this brochure click here.
How many dogs can I keep on my property?
1 to 2 dogs - Permission is required to keep additional dogs
What if I move house or my circumstances change?
If you move address or your animal unfortunately passes away, please advise the Shire of these changes. If your pet goes to a new home for any reason, you will need to ensure you and the new owner sign a change of ownership form. You are also required to update information with the Australian Animal Registry, Pet Chip Registry or relevant microchip supplier database where your pet was initially registered when the microchip was implanted
What else do I need to know?
Dog owners
1. Attach the registration tag and dog’s identification tag to their collar and ensure the dog is wearing the tags at all times.
2. Keep the dog secure and don’t allow the animal to wander. Appropriate fencing for the size of the animal must be provided. It is an offence to tether a dog and fines apply.
3. Clean up after your pet in public places.
4. When in public places, restrain the animal on a leash
Cat owners
As a responsible cat owner, all cats must be desexed by six months old as this will reduce territorial fighting habits and unwanted breeding. You need to discuss desexing options with your vet. Please ensure your animal is desexed prior to registration with the Shire.