City of Stirling Handy Services Guide

Dog on-leash and prohibited areas Dogs: • Must be kept on a leash within 5 metres of a playing field being used for approved sporting or other activities • Are prohibited from entering a children’s playground even if they are on a leash • Are prohibited from entering Cottonwood Crescent Nature Reserve Dianella. Lost dogs If your dog is lost, please contact the Customer Contact Centre or the Animal Care Facility on (08) 9205 7120. Restricted dog breeds The Dog Regulations 2013 details restrictions regarding certain breeds of dogs. Under the legislation, a “restricted dog” is defined as a breed whose importation into Australia is prohibited under the Commonwealth Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956. At present this includes, either pure or cross breeds of the following: Argentinean and Brazilian Fighting Dogs • Japanese Tosa • Canary Dogs • American Pit Bull Terrier and Pit Bull Terrier Breeds Restricted breed owners must comply with the dangerous dog (restricted breeds) requirements outlined in the Dog Act 1976 . Penalties apply for any contravention of these requirements. Information on the requirements can be found on the City’s website or by contacting the Customer Contact Centre. Sterilisation The City recommends that you sterilise your dog. Discounted rates are available  to City residents. Please visit the City’s website for more information. We advise that you discuss the benefits of sterilisation with your vet. Stray dogs If you find a stray dog, try to confine it to your backyard or garage and contact the Customer Contact Centre. The animal will be collected by a Ranger and taken to the Animal Care Facility and, where possible, the owner will be contacted.

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