Animal Control
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Council Rangers Contact Information
| Phone (Business Hours) | (08) 9927 0000 |
|---|---|
| Mobile | 0427 110 237 |
| After Hours Emergency | 0427 110 237 |
| ranger@irwin.wa.gov.au |
After-hours Ranger Service
The Shire of Irwin provides an after-hours ranger service between the hours of 5.30 pm and 8.30 am week days and each weekend between 5.30 pm on Friday and until 8.30 am the following Monday.
All after-hours calls will be returned.
The after-hours ranger will respond to the following:
- Stock on road
- Dog attacks in progress
- Any stray dog confined by or held by a person will be picked up as soon as possible
Please call 000 for all other emergencies.
Being a responsible dog owner
- Choose the right dog and treat them well
- Ensure your dog has adequate exercise
- Consider the health benefits for your dog of neutering at an early age
- Register and microchip your dog
- Teach your dog basic obedience (keep your dog under control at all times)
- Know the dog exercise (on-leash) areas within the Shire
- Be particularly vigilant near children and closely supervise interaction
- Know when your dog will ignore commands
- Always carry a leash, put dog on-leash, shorten leash, or avoid the area altogether (even if in an off-leash or designated dog exercise area)
- Respect other people’s personal space. Public places are for everyone’s enjoyment and not everyone is fond of dogs
- Ensure your dog cannot leave your property by itself
- Pick up your dog’s waste! Carry bags with you for this purpose
Dogs in Public Places
Dogs must be kept on a leash in all public places, except dog exercise areas
- In a dog exercise area dog/s must be accompanied by a person who is capable of controlling the dog/s at all times
- A leash is to be carried by that person for the purpose of controlling the dog/s if the need arises
- Dog waste must be picked up and appropriately disposed of
- Council provides pooch pouches and bins at various locations, please carry bags with you
Barking/Public Nuisance
Why do dogs bark?
It is important to try and determine why your dog is barking
Check to see if your dog:
- Has access to clean fresh water and adequate shelter
- Has daily exercise and is not sick or injured
- Is provided with bones or other chewing treats
- Read the barking / nuisance dog fact sheet, click here for more information
Public nuisance
It is the owner’s responsibility to ensure that their dog is not causing a public nuisance. Should this occur, you could be liable for an on-the-spot fine of $200.
Lost dogs; If your dog wanders from home, it may be picked up by the Shire Ranger and taken to the pound.
To check if your pet has been impounded:
- Call the Shire Ranger on 0427 110 237
- check the Shire of Irwin Facebook page
Animal Management Facility (Pound)
Council has an Animal Management Facility (Pound) located at Council’s Depot. For enquiries relating to dogs in the pound please contact Council’s Ranger.
If your dog/cat is missing it may have been impounded. You can check by contacting the Shire Ranger on the above numbers.
Collection of dogs/cats is strictly by appointment with the Shire Ranger and remember that before a dog/cat can be released from the pound it must be micro-chipped, sterilised and registered. You will be required to provide proof that you are either its owner or a person acting on behalf of the owner.
The Dog Act 1976 has recently been amended to strengthen the provisions around dangerous dogs.
Click here to view the Government of Western Australia Fact sheets on dangerous dogs.
Being a Responsible Cat Owner
- Owning a cat is a committment, treat them well and be responsible for their care
- Ensure your cat has a cosy sleeping area with food, water and a litter tray
- Register your cat with your Local Council (ensure details remain current)
- Microchip your cat (ensure details remain current)
- Sterilise your cat
- Ensure your cat is easily identifiable by wearing a collar with name tag and current registration tag
- Vaccinate your cat
- Keep your cat confined to your property
Cats by nature are instinctive hunters and love to catch and kill wildlife, including birds and lizards.
It is the responsiblity of the owner of domestic’s cats to ensure they are contained and not left to roam freely, and when you live in area’s surrounded by native bushland, domestic cats roam much futher than owners think.
Abandoned cats/stray cats – thousands of cat’s are abandoned each year. Consider adopting a cat before buying.
If you have found/caught a stray cat please call the Shire Community Ranger on the above number.
Feral Cats
Feral cats are the same species as domestic cats, but survive in the wild without human reliance or contact. They are a declared species under the Biosecurity and Agriculture Management Act 2007 (BAM Act).
The Shire’s Cat Trapping Program aims to protect native wildlife from roaming cats in natural areas.
The focus is on removing feral cats, protecting wildlife whilst also ensuring cats are not harmed. Cat trapping is undertaken by Shire Rangers in accordance with legislation and regulations, including the Animal Welfare Act 2002 and under section 52 of the Cat Act 2011.
For further information click here to see Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development information.
Dog Registration
All dogs over 3 months must be registered and wear a registration tag and a disc showing the owner's name and address.
Microchipping
As of 1 November 2013 all new dogs or dogs being transferred to a new owner need to be microchipped and proof supplied upon registration.
All existing dogs were required to be microchipped by 1 November 2015.
Dog Registration Fees
Sterilised Dogs
| 1 year | 3 years | Lifetime | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | $20 | $42.50 | $100 |
| Pension Concession | $10 | $21.25 | $50 |
| Stock dog | $5 | $10.63 | $25 |
- Proof of sterilisation is required at time of registration
Unsterilised Dogs
| 1 year | 3 years | Lifetime | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | $50 | $120 | $250 |
| Pension Concession* | $25 | $60 | $125 |
| Stock dog | $12.50 | $30 | $62.50 |
- Pension Concession – applies on proof of current Pensionor Consession Card – State Concession Card – Commonwealth Seniors Card & Seniors Card
Cat Registration
All cats over 6 months must be registered and wear a registration tag and a disc showing the owner's name and address.
Microchipping
As of 1 November 2013 all new cats or cats being transferred to a new owner need to be microchipped and proof supplied upon registration.
All existing cats were required to be microchipped by 1 November 2015.
Sterilisation
All cats are required to be sterilised unless being used for breeding purposes, by an approved breeder. Please contact the Shire for further information.
Cat Registration Fees
| 1 year | 3 years | Lifetime | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | Sterilised | $20 | $42.50 | $100 |
| Pension Concession* | Sterilised | $10 | $21.25 | $50 |
- Proof of sterilisation is required at time of registration
- Pension Concession – applies on proof of current Pensionor Consession Card – State Concession Card – Commonwealth Seniors Card & Seniors Card
Corella Control Program
Shire staff identify key areas to deploy the handheld deterrent which fires a pyrotechnic cartridge approximately 20 to 90 metres into the air, close to where the corellas are roosting. Three different cartridges are used; one to un-roost the birds and two that emit different high-pitched sounds in order to relocate the birds.
All control measures will comply with the provisions of the Wildlife Conservation Act 1950, Wildlife Conservation Regulations 1970 and any notices in force under this legislation.
Register to be notified by SMS 15 minutes prior to the commencement of the deployment of the pyrotechnic cartridges. To access the form click here.
