Animal Control
Every dog owner has a legal responsibility to keep his pet under control at all times.
This is achieved by ensuring that the property where the dog is ordinarily kept has sufficient gates and fences to prevent the dog escaping. Whilst exercising your dog in public, it must be kept on a leash (not longer than 2 metres) at all times. The person exercising the dog must be capable of controlling it (physical ability) in the event that the dog attempts to run off or fight another dog.
In areas designated for the purpose of dog exercise, that is, where dogs may be let off leashes, the dog must still remain under your effective control. This means that you must still carry a leash with you to tether the dog should it be necessary.
For any further information regarding animal control, please contact Leeman Shire Office or Coorow Shire Office (08)9952 0100.
Registration
All dogs aged (3) months and over MUST be registered.
At ALL times, dogs must wear a current registration tag.
Council must be notified IMMEDIATELY if any particulars contained in the registration change.
The 50 % discount on dog registration fees is applicable ONLY to persons issued a current valid Pensioner Concession Card.
If your dog has been sterilised and you wish to claim the reduced fee, proof of sterilisation MUST be shown by presenting the Certificate issued by the Veterinary Surgeon. Other forms of proof accepted include the receipt of services rendered by the Veterinary Clinic or previous registration certificate from another local government showing reduced fee rate.
If your dog is used for droving or tending to stock and you wish to claim the reduced fee, a Statutory Declaration MUST be completed declaring that information as true and correct.
Click the links below to download the registration forms:
Dog Registration Form
Cat Registration Form
Registration Fees
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Standard Fees:
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1 Year
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3 Years
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Lifetime
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Unsterilised dog or bitch
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$50.00
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$120.00
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$250.00
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Sterilised dog or bitch
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$20.00
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$42.50
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$100.00
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Pensioner Fees (50% of Standard):
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Unsterilised dog or bitch
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$25.00
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$60.00
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$125.00
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Sterilised dog or bitch
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$10.00
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$21.25
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$50.00
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Dogs Used for Droving/Tending Stock (25% of Standard):
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Unsterilised dog or bitch
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$12.50
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$30.00
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$62.50 |
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Sterilised dog or bitch
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$5.00
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$10.65
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$25.00 |
Cat Registration
| Regular Registrations |
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| One Year |
$20.00 |
| Three Year |
$42.50 |
| Pensioner concessions (50% of Standard) |
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| One Year |
$10.00 |
| Three Year |
$21.25 |
| Lifetime Registration |
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| Non - Pensioner |
$100.00 |
| Pensioner |
$50.00 |
Other Fees
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Ranger Fees:
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Impounding/Seizure of Animal
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$130.00
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Sustenance – per day
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$25.00
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Surrender and/or destruction of a Dog/Cat
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$125.00
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Administrative Fees:
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Replacement Registration tag
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$4.50
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Hire of Bark Collar
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$33.00 per week
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Dog ID Name/Address Tag
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$4.50
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Pound Information
The Pounds are located at:
Leeman works Depot
Cnr of Snapper and Lake Street
Leeman
Coorow Works Depot
South Street
Coorow
If your dog has been impounded, current prescribed fees for its recovery are applicable as follows:
Seizure/Impounding of Animal $130.00
Daily Sustenance $25.00
Additional costs may be incurred relating to statutory requirements.
Dog Surrender/ Destruction
If for a legitimate reason a dog owner can no longer keep their dog, it may be surrendered to the Ranger. The owner must complete a “Destruction of a Dog Authority” form and pay the prescribed fee upon surrender. Once finalised, the owner no longer has any legal standing in relation to this dog.
Current prescribed fee for the surrender of a dog is as follows:
Surrender and/or Destruction of a Dog $125.00
For more information contact Leeman Shire Office Or Coorow Shire Office (08)9952 0100, or send an email to admin@coorow.wa.gov.au.
Dogs Wandering at Large
Council is authorised under statute to seize and detain dogs found wandering at large in public places and not held on a leash.
On the Spot Infringement $200
Prosecution Maximum Penalty $1000
Exercise Areas
The following areas are designated dog exercise areas within the Shire of Coorow:
Rotary Park
The beach from Johns Street extending 500m south.
The beach from Bingham Street (South Bay Easterly car park) extending 600m south
The beach from Jones Street extending 500m south.
The beach from Rudduck Street Boat Ramp, north to Dee Street Boat Ramp.
For more information contact Leeman Shire Office or Coorow Shire Office (08)9952 0100, or send an email to admin@coorow.wa.gov.au
Useful Links
After hour emergency contact - Matt 0459 678 154
Brochures
Laws for Responsible Dog Owners
Laws for Responsible Cat Owners