The Dog and Cat Management Act 1995 is an Act outlining the correct management of dogs and cats, and aims to :
- encourage responsible dog and cat ownership;
- reduce public and environmental nuisance caused by dogs and cats; and
- promote the effective management of dogs and cats.
The Dog & Cat Management Act also imposes penalties to encourage people to look after their dogs and prevent them from becoming a nuisance. Where an owner cannot or will not control a nuisance dog, Council may impose orders to require appropriate action by that owner.
New dogs in the area are to be registered with Council by the age of three months old or within two weeks of moving from another area. If you are moving, please contact Council with your updated contact details.
Dog and Cat Reforms
The Dog and Cat Management Board introduced Dog and Cat Reforms as of 1 July 2018 which requires:
- All dogs aged three months or more must be registered within fourteen (14) days of ownership;
- Al dogs aged three months or more must be microchipped;
- All new generation dogs (not existing dogs) must be desexed; and
- Anyone who breeds dogs must be a Registered Breeder.
Expiation fees will apply from 1 July 2018:
- Dangerous or prescribed breed - $750
- Failing to micro-chip dog - $170
- Any other case - $170
Any lost or found dog or dogs causing a nuisance, wandering at large or responsible for harassing, attacking or chasing should be reported to the District Council of Grant Community Rangers immediately on (08) 8721 0444.
Further information can be found on the Dog and Cat Management Board website.