Registration and Microchipping
It is a requirement that all cats and dogs must be microchipped and registered with the local Council.
To register or microchip your pet please come in to the Shire Office during opening hours and fill out the forms.
Current costs can be found in the current Fees and Charges.
For more information on microchips please visit the Central Animal Records website.
Dog registration
All dogs over the age of three months must be:
- Registered
- Micro-chipped
- And wear a collar with registration tag.
The annual registration period runs from November 1 to October 31 the following year. All registrations can be made at the Shire of Meekatharra Office on Main Street.
Cat Registration
All cats over the age of six months must be:
- Sterilised
- Registered
- Micro-chipped
- And wear a collar with registration tag.
The annual registration period runs from November 1 to October 31 the following year. All registrations can be made at the Shire of Meekatharra Office on Main Street.
Vet Services
Our local vet is Rick Fenny, the Red Dog Vet. He regularly visits town and appointments can be made by calling 0408 936 061.
Rick provides general vet services, vaccinations and sterilisation. Health Care Card holders can pop into the Shire Office on Main Street to receive a free pet sterilisation voucher.
Ranger
The Shire has regular Ranger visits throughout the year.
The Ranger is responsible for microchipping animals, ensuring all animals are kept in yards, supporting the Murdoch Vet Program and much more.
To get in contact with the Ranger either call the Shire on 9980 0600 or fill out an Dog/Animal Complaint Form.
Murdoch Vet Program
The Murdoch Vet Program is an annual program where qualified and student vets from Murdoch University travel to remote and regional places in WA sterilising pets to help solve the overpopulation issues remote and regional towns face. The program is run in Meekatharra annually in April and aims to get as many animals seen as possible. Demand is high for this program so regularly check out the Shire's website and Facebook page for updates.
This program is run with the support of Murdoch University, the Shire Ranger, Shire of Meekatharra, Yulella Aboriginal Corporation and the Meekatharra CRC.
Lost or Stray Animals
If you have lost your animal you can check the pound located at the Shire Works Depot on Railway Street or call the Shire on 9980 0600. Posts on the local social media groups or posters at the shops also work.
All residents are encouraged to report all stray animals by filling in this form or by coming into the Shire Office on Main Street and filling in a dog complaint form.