Dogs in Western Australia, Australia: rules, tax and travel
In Western Australia dogs and cats must be microchipped, sterilised (cats) and registered with the local council. Registration fees are set by the state and are lower for sterilised animals.
Registration and fees are set statewide in WA, but local governments enforce them and set dog limits, exercise areas and local laws.
The national rules for Australia apply here too. National rules
Breed rules
No breed-specific rule found.
Registration and microchip
Dogs over 3 months must be registered with the local council. State-set fees: sterilised dog 1 year $20, 3 years $42.50, lifetime $100; unsterilised 1 year $50, 3 years $120, lifetime $250. Pensioners pay half. The City of Perth can fine $200 on the spot for an unregistered dog.[1]
typical 20 AUD, 20 to 250 AUD a year
All dogs must be microchipped under the Dog Act 1976. The only exemption is a vet certificate that a chip may harm the dog.[1]
Leash and muzzle
City of Perth: in public a dog must be held on a lead of no more than 2 metres by a competent person. Off-lead exercise is only in designated areas.[1]
Other rules
City of Perth limits households to two dogs.[1]
Not confirmed yet: Dog tax, Licence or owner test, Liability insurance. We only show what an official or named source states.
Laws change: this is general information, not legal advice. The authority linked on each line has the final word.
Sources
- perth.wa.gov.au/residents/pets-and-animals (official)