Pet registration

Dog registration


All dogs over the age of 3 months must be microchipped and registered with the Town of Bassendean.

The dog registration year runs from 1 November to 31 October the following year.

Keep your pet’s registration details up to date so we can reunite you quickly if they go missing.

Fees 1 year 3 years Lifetime
Standard - sterilised dog $20 $42.50 $100
Standard - unsterilised dog $50 $120 $250
Concession - sterilised dog $10 $21.25 $50
Concession - unsterilised dog $25 $60 $125

To claim the sterilised dog fee rate, you must provide proof that your dog is sterilised, such as a sterilisation certificate from your vet or a statutory declaration.

 Your dog's sterilisation tattoo can also act as proof but it must be sighted by a Registration Officer.

To claim the concession registration fee rate, you must provide your:

  • Pensioner Concession Card
  • State Concession Card, or
  • WA Seniors Card AND Commonwealth Seniors Health Card.

Registration form

Dog Registration Form

Number of dogs

You can keep a maximum of 2 dogs over the age of 3 months in any area of the Town. If you keep more than 2 dogs you may be fined up to $5,000.

You can apply for permission for a third dog.

Contact the Town’s Rangers for more information

Cat registration

All cats over 6 months old must be registered, sterilised and microchipped with the Town of Bassendean.

The registration year runs from 1 November to 31 October the following year.

You must be 18 years old to own and register a cat.

Your cat must always wear a collar and registration tag, so we know your cat is owned and can identify it if it goes missing. It also a good idea to put a bell on your cat’s collar to help protect local wildlife.

Keep your cat’s registration details up to date so we can reunite you quickly if they go missing.

Fees 1 year 3 years Lifetime 
Standard $20 $42.50 $100
Concession $10 $21.25 $50

You must provide proof that your cat is sterilised, such as a sterilisation certificate from your vet or a statutory declaration.

Your cat's sterilisation tattoo can also act as proof, but it must be sighted by a Registration Officer.

To claim the concession registration fee rate, you must provide your:

  • Pensioner Concession Card
  • State Concession Card, or
  • WA Seniors Card AND Commonwealth Seniors Health Card.

Registration form

Cat Registration Form

Number of cats

You can keep a maximum of 2 cats on your property.

You can apply for permission for up to 4 cats.

Contact the Town’s Rangers for more information.