Ranger Services
For urgent issues such as dog attacks, stock on a road etc, Irene from Rural Ranger Services can be contacted out of business hours on 0412 561 828.
Gloria visits Goomalling on a regular basis. Her duties as ranger are not limited to animal issues; they include:
- control of fire break requirements and enforcement of the Bush Fire Act.
- impound dogs, issue warning and infringement notices on offending dog / cat owners, investigate dog attacks and any other matters under the Dog Act 1976
- assist wherever stray stock needs to be impounded
- attend call outs as required in relation to livestock, bush fire and animal control
- deal with littering and abandoned vehicles
- microchipping of cats and dogs
Contact
Irene Ryan
Rural Ranger Services
0412 561 828
Cat and Dog Registrations
Dogs
All dogs need to be registered and micro-chipped from the age of 3 months. When your dog is micro-chipped, you need to advise the Shire of the number and provide a copy of the documentation if possible.
Only 2 dogs and their puppies (under three months of age) can be kept on a any property. Residents who wish to keep more than two dogs (but no more than six) are required to apply for a permit.
Cats
From 1st November 2013, all domestic cats over 6 months of age must be registered with your local government, and must be micro-chipped and desexed. To help identify an owned cat, it needs to wear a collar and registration tag.
When registering your cat, make sure you have their micro-chip and sterilisation certificates.
Registration Form
Download the Cat and Dog Registration Forms for the Shire of Goomalling or visit the office in person.
Cat & Dog Registration Fees
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1 year
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3 years
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Life
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Sterilised
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$20
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$42.50
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$100
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Unsterilised
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$50
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$120
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$250
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Discounts
50% discount for pension card holders
75% discount for working dogs
Wildlife
Snake removal
Jayden Couzens
Jyden's Reptile Removal
M: 0488 278 606
Wildlife Helpine 08 9474 9055