Rangers

The City has an experienced team of Rangers who can assist the community in various matters including control and impounding of stray animals and the enforcement of local laws as approved by the City of Geraldton-Greenough or by statutory delegation.

Our Rangers can be contacted at the City of Geraldton-Greenough Edward Road Office on 9956 6600

Our Rangers also perform firebreak and property inspections within the district to ensure compliance with the Bush Fire Act, Regulations and By-Laws relating to Firebreaks and where appropriate issue warning and infringement notices to offending landowners.

Serve as Fire Prevention Officer - make recommendations in liaison with the Bush Fires Service on Fire Control Facilities required in new rural subdivisions.

• Perform patrols of all areas of the district and where appropriate impound dogs;
• Issue warnings and infringement notices on offending dog owners;
• Investigate dog attacks on persons and other animals, and any other matters under the Dog Act 1976;
• Manage the dog pound including the release or destruction of impounded dogs; and
• Collection of pound fees and registration fees where appropriate.

Miscellaneous Local Laws and Acts

Enforce the Camping By-Law, the Vehicle Parking Local Law, the Litter Act, and any other Acts and Local Laws in association with other Council Officers. Make suggestions on improvements to Acts, Local Laws and Council Policies.

Enforce the Control of Vehicles (Off-Road Areas) Act. Patrol on a routine basis.

Enforce Council’s Foreshores, Rivers and Reserves Local Law. Patrol on a routine basis, and perform security patrols of Council facilities as and when required.

Dog Registration

When you move to the area do not forget to change the address for your Dog Registration. Further to this…

1    Dogs to be registered from 12 weeks of age;
2    Proof of sterilisation/Pensioner concession card must be shown upon initial registration to receive discounted rates;
3    Council must be notified immediately upon any change in particulars regarding the dog registration (ie deceased dog, given away, change of  address etc);
4    In addition to licence tag, the name and address must be legibly inscribed on or attached to the collar worn by the dog, to assist in locating
      the owner;
5    Dog registrations can be transferred from any local council within WA with no charge payable unless registration is due. Presentation of the
      previous receipt will assist in the transfer, but not essential;
6    If your dog loses it’s tag, contact the City Office and we will replace it for a fee of $1.10;
7    Fees for registration: Un-sterilised dogs: $30 for 1 year, $75 for 3 years; Sterilised dogs: $10 for 1 year, $18 for 3 years. Pensioners receive
      a 50% discount off these rates upon presentation of their card;
8    The maximum number of dogs permitted at any given time on a property is two. Council may give permission for a third dog, depending on
       neighbours’ response. If a puppy is acquired to replace an old dog that has not long to live, this is usually acceptable, unless neighbours
       object.
9    Dogs must be kept on a leash at all times when in a Public place.

DOG DECLARATION

If you no longer have the dog/s mentioned on the registration paper/s, under Section 16A of the Dog Act 1976 (as amended) ALL RELEVANT DETAILS MUST be completed and return this declaration within 28 days to the City of Geraldton Greenough, PO Box 101 Geraldton WA 6531

Dog Declaration Form