The small dog section at the Merredin Dog Park will remain closed for the next 6 weeks while the new grass is given time to properly establish. The big dog section is back open and will remain operational while the small dog section is closed.
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.