Dog Pound
Beacham Crescent, Medina, adjacent to the Town's Depot.
Opening hours:
12pm - 1pm Monday to Friday no appointment necessary.
On weekends (between 8am and 5pm) please phone the Duty Ranger on 0411 078 264.
The Town is required by legislation to keep a dog in the pound for a minimum of 72 hours to provide time for the dog to be reunited with its owner. After that period, where possible the Town seeks to find suitable homes for dogs capable of being rehoused.
Reclaiming your Dog
If your dog has been impounded and you wish to reclaim your pet, any outstanding pound and daily sustenance fees need to be paid to the Rangers prior to collection.
- Impoundment fee: $110
- Sustenance fee: $15 per day
Please note that if you have not registered your dog you will need to do so before collecting it from the pound.
Payment at the pound is cash or credit card only.
Dog Registration
Name and address tags are law.
All dogs over the age of three months are required under the Dog Act 1976 to be registered. Dogs should be registered before 31 October each year. Registration fees can be paid in person at the Town's administration office, Cnr Gilmore Avenue and Sulphur Road, Kwinana.
Registration fees are:
- Sterilised dogs: $10 for one year and $18 for three years;
- Unsterilised dogs: $30 for one year and $75 for three years; and
- Discounts are available to pensioners and new dogs registered after 31 May.
The Dog Act also requires that you place a numbered registration tag (which you receive on registration of your dog) on your dog's collar. The tag will significantly improve the chances of your dog being returned to you in the event that it goes missing.
Please notify Council if you move house. Dog registrations are transferable between Councils.
Dog Exercise Areas
When taking your dog into a public area it is important that the dog is on a lead at all times. Failure to do so may result in a $100 fine.
Responsible dog owners also ensure any dog droppings are picked up immediately. The Town has placed "dog poo" bags at many convenient locations but we suggest that you carry your own plastic bags for this purpose. Failure to do so may result in a $50 fine.
Within authorised dog exercise areas, owners can exercise their dogs without a lead, provided the dog is under supervision and effective control. Several areas around Kwinana have been set aside as dog exercise areas.
These are:
- Harry McGuigan Park, Medina
- Littlemore Park, Orelia
- Skottowe Parkway, Parmelia
- Wellard Park, Homestead Ridge
- Peace Park, Parmelia
- Sloans Reserve, Leda; and
- 288 De Haer Road, Wandi
Prohibited Areas
- Kwinana Golf Course;
- Kwinana Beach (unless signs permit);
- Shops; and
- Private property without permission.
Dog Barking Complaints and Solutions
If you have dogs in your neighbourhood that are barking constantly and for no apparent reason, you are encouraged to approach your neighbour to make them aware of your concerns. In most instances, the neighbour will appreciate being made aware of the nuisance caused by their dog(s) without official intervention.
If it is not possible to find a lasting solution, the Rangers can be contacted to examine other strategies. There are some proven methods to reduce the incidence of dog barking which can be viewed at the following site:
Permission to Keep More than Two Dogs
If you wish to keep more than two dogs on your property you need to lodge a request with the Town. The request should include reasons for keeping the additional dog(s), registration details and signatures of support from adjacent neighbours.
*Please be advised where Council has APPROVED your application to keep more than two dogs, and the Council receives one complaint of any type regarding the below dogs then the approval may be withdrawn.
Restricted Breeds
A recent amendment to the Dog Act 1976 requires that owners of pit bull terriers, American pit bull terriers, dogo Argentino, fila Brasileiro, Japanese tosa and perro de pressa canario (or crosses of these breeds) must have their dogs on a lead and muzzled at all times in public places and must ensure the dogs are suitably confined when on the owner's property. These dogs must also be sterilised. For more information please access the following brochure:
Emergency Management
The Town of Kwinana has an Emergency Management Plan to help dog owners if an emergency, such as a bushfire, occurs. For more details on this, go to the
Animal Management page.
Dog Attacks
For information on how to avoid dog attacks, please visit the following site: