City of Stirling Handy Services Guide

Registration and microchipping All dogs aged over three months must be registered and microchipped. Your registration fee helps: • Reunite lost dogs with their owners

• Contribute to the maintenance of the Animal Care Facility • Support Ranger patrol services within the City of Stirling.

Visit the City’s website for registration forms, payment details and information about discount/concession rates available for sterilisation and microchipping upon proof of residency within the City. Failure to register and microchip your dog will result in a fine. Please inform the City of any change of address or ownership details for your dog. This assists in ensuring accurate records are maintained, and with reuniting lost pets with their owners. Transfer of pet ownership If you sell or give your dog to another person, the City requires you to complete a Transfer of Pet Ownership form, available on the City’s website. There are no fees associated with transferring ownership of a registered pet. Application for more than two dogs on a property As stipulated in the Western Australian Dog Act 1976 , you must obtain a permit prior to keeping more than two dogs on a property in the City. Application forms and further details relating to the fees and requirements of obtaining a third dog are available via the City’s website. Barking/nuisance dogs Dog owners should be mindful of their dog’s behaviour and ensure they do not cause a nuisance to others. There are ways to address this type of behaviour including ensuring dogs have plenty of exercise and toys to help reduce anxiety and boredom. If a barking dog bothers you: • Approach the owner and explain your concerns to allow the owner the opportunity to resolve the problem • If the problem continues, contact the Customer Contact Centre.

26  Customer Contact Centre (08) 9205 8555