Merredin Pound

The Merredin Pound is located at the Shire of Merredin Depot on Telfer Avenue. 

Under section 29(8)(c) of the Dog Act 1976, if a dog is not readily identifiable, it is to be kept and maintained in the pound for a period of 72 hours. In the circumstance that a dog is wearing a registration tag or is microchipped or the owner is otherwise readily identifiable, under section 29(8)(b) of the Dog Act 1976 they are to be kept and maintained for a period of at least 7 days after written notice is given to the owner or the owners delegate.

Under section 34(1)(a) of the Cat Act 2011, if a cat is not readily identifiable, it is to be kept and maintained in the pound for a period of 3 working days. In the circumstance that a cat is identifiable, under section 34(1)(b) of the Cat Act 2011, they are to be held for 7 working days.

Please be aware that before releasing a dog or cat from the Pound, payment of the below fees must be made at the Shire Administration Centre during office hours (8:30am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday). Dogs and cats must also be registered and microchipped, and cats must be sterilised, or additional infringements may apply.

Pound Fees
Impounding Fee	$87.90
Release Fee	$60.00
Sustenance Fee	$24.60 (per day impounded)
Boarding Fee	$142.40 (per day)
Surrender of small animal (dog/cat)	$71.30
Surrender of large animal (sheep/horse)	$93.70