Animal Registration Transfer of Ownership

Please complete within 28 days to advise any change of ownership details for your animal’s registration. The 'Current Owners Particulars' section of this form is to be completed by the owner or agent selling or giving away the animal currently registered at the City of Armadale. 'New Owner' section is to be completed by the new owner or agent.

I, being the Dog/Cat Owner or the Agent, declare that:
• I am releasing ownership of the dog/cat detailed above to the new owner prescribed.
• The particulars shown in this application are true to the best of my knowledge and belief, and;
• Certify, for the purpose of Section 16A(1) of the Dog Act 1976, that where the ownership of a dog, other than a dangerous dog, is transferred to another person, the registered owner shall within 28 days thereafter cause the local government in whose register his name appears to be notified in the prescribed manner and form of the name and residential address of the new owner;
• I am not under eighteen years of age.

I declare that, I have read and understand all the requirements of my animal’s registration, as outlined in the Animal Registration Information section of this application. I am aware that it is an offence to provide false and misleading information.

I, the undersigned make application for the registration of the dog/s and or cat/s described in this application and declare the information to be true and correct.

a. I am, or the authorised agent is, not under 18 years of age.

b. The particulars shown in this application are correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.

c. I certify for the purposes of section 16 (1a), 16 (1ba) & (C) of the Dog Act 1976 that means exist on the premises at which the dog will ordinarily be kept for effectively confining the dog within those premises.

d. I acknowledge no refund will be provided if I give my animal away, they become lost or deceased.

Animal Registration Information

Dog and Cat Registration Notes

• The registration period for dog and cats runs from 1 November to 31 October each year. The expiry date of registration is shown on the front of the form and can also be found on your dog or cats registration tag.
• First time one year registrations received on or after 1 June each year are subject to a 50% concession on the registration fees.
• All dogs aged three months and over must be microchipped and registered. All cats aged six months and over must be sterilised, microchipped and registered. A penalty of $200 may apply. The animal’s microchipping number is required with the application and will be added to the City’s data base.
• Dogs and cats must at all times wear a current registration tag attached to their collar, with dogs also wearing a tag bearing the owner's name and current address. This will help Rangers reunite you with
your dog or cat should it become lost.
• It is important to remember to notify the City of Armadale of any change of address, ownership, or if your
dog or the cat is deceased within 28 days. No refund will be provided if you rehome your animal, they become lost or deceased.

Dangerous Dogs

The Dog Act 1976 provides for three categories of dangerous dogs: dangerous dog (restricted breed), dangerous dog (declared) and commercial security dog. The following conditions apply to all three categories:

• Registrations for dangerous dogs will only be renewed annually under the Dog Act 1976 section 15.3A.
• Requirement for dog to wear a special identifying collar, be muzzled, on a lead and under the control of an adult capable of controlling the dog when in public (except when a commercial security dog is
working).
• The dog must be confined in an enclosure that is constructed to prevent the dog from escaping, from being released or removed by another person without the owner's permission, and to prevent a child less than seven years old from entering or inserting part of their body. Warning signs must be displayed at every entrance.

Restricted Dog Breeds

Under the Dog Act 1976 the following dogs are classified as Restricted Dog Breeds:

• Pit Bull Terrier breeds or American Pit Bull Terriers, Fila Brasileiro (Brazilian fighting dog), Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino (Argentinian fighting dog) and Perro de presa Canario.
• All restricted breeds must be microchipped, sterilised and cannot be bought, sold or transferred except in the circumstances mentioned in subsection 33GC(4)(a) or (b) of the Dog Act 1976. Proof of sterilisation and microchipping is required with the Application for Certificate of Animal Registration.

Concessional Rates on Registration Fees

A concessional rate for a sterilised animal or a partial refund when you sterilise an animal currentlyregistered as unsterilised, is obtainable upon producing:

• A registered Veterinary Surgeon's Sterilisation Certificate,
• Microchipping Certificate or Statutory Declaration signed by the animal owner.

A concession can only be obtained upon production of a current eligible Pensioner Concession card, as defined in the Rates and Charges (Rebates and Deferments) Act 1992, in the name of the owner of the animal to be
registered.

The concession applicable will be 50% of the Standard Fees Payable.