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yvonne and paul · 12-05-2008, 11:46 PM

I've just found your post and noticed you wish to take 4 dogs, you have probably got all the info you need by now but if not .... we have three dogs and the two dog rule caught us by surprise too, we have researched it a fair bit now and we know we can keep all three with us, a ranger will come and check our land/yard and decide whether we can keep an extra one.
Here is a reply to us from a lady in Joondalup council :-

Hi Paul & Yvonne
Thank you for your enquiry regarding the keeping of more than 2 dogs. The State Government Law in Western Australia only permits a property to keep 2 dogs, but you may apply to Council for a permit to keep more than 2. Once you arrive you will need to put in writing similar to what I have just received from you, stating that you would like to keep 3 dogs. Once I received your request I then proceed to write to your surrounding neighbours who have 14 days to object the request. If Council receives 2 or more objections the application will be refused. You will have 28 days to ask the Minister for Local Government to intervene and they will make the final decision. Please keep in mind that it is not very often that I have had an application refused. We do not take personal opinions into consideration, for us to consider a neighbours objection it would have to be on the grounds of a barking complaint or fly infestation. I hope I have been of some help to you and not confused you. If you would like to know any further details please do not hesitate to contact me.
Regards Corinne

Corinne CampbellAdministration Officer City of Joondalup
Ranger Services
PO Box 21
JOONDALUP WESTERN AUSTRALIA 6919
Tel: 9400 4960
Fax: 9400 4501

Here's another one from Waneroo council

Dear Yvonne

Thank you for your enquiry concerning the keeping of 3 dogs.

Please be advised that an application can be made for an exemption to Council's
local laws to keep more than 2 dogs. This application is to be made in writing
and must include a $100 fee. You will need to do this when you are living in
Carramar as a Ranger will need to visit and assess your property to ensure
means exist to effectively confine the dogs and to ascertain that there is
enough area for your dogs to exercise.

Your immediate adjoining neighbours will also be contacted to ascertain whether
they have any objections to your application. Once the Ranger has provided
his/her report and neighbours have had an opportunity to respond, a report is
then presented to Council requesting that Council grant an exemption to the
City of Wanneroo Animal Local Law made under Section 26(3) of the Dog Act 1976
to keep 3 dogs at your address. This whole process can take up to 6 weeks,
however in the meantime all your dogs are allowed to be kept at your address
until a decision is made by Council.

Should you wish to discuss this matter further, please do not hesitate to
contact me on telephone number (08) 9405 5263.

Regards

Resmie Greer
Team Leader Administration
Ranger & Safety Services
Telephone: 9405 5263
Fax: 9405 5277
Mobile: 0419 929 937
Email: resmie.greer@wanneroo.wa.gov.au

We also had a couple of quotes for the dogs (one Golden Retriever & two Labs, all big) and for the flight alone it was £2000 each (a few months ago so I am expecting that to change)

Good luck.
Paul.

12-05-2008, 11:46 PM	#46 (permalink)
yvonne and paul Chicken curry lovers Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Somewhere In England Posts: 408 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi Craig & Nicky I've just found your post and noticed you wish to take 4 dogs, you have probably got all the info you need by now but if not .... we have three dogs and the two dog rule caught us by surprise too, we have researched it a fair bit now and we know we can keep all three with us, a ranger will come and check our land/yard and decide whether we can keep an extra one. Here is a reply to us from a lady in Joondalup council :- Hi Paul & Yvonne Thank you for your enquiry regarding the keeping of more than 2 dogs. The State Government Law in Western Australia only permits a property to keep 2 dogs, but you may apply to Council for a permit to keep more than 2. Once you arrive you will need to put in writing similar to what I have just received from you, stating that you would like to keep 3 dogs. Once I received your request I then proceed to write to your surrounding neighbours who have 14 days to object the request. If Council receives 2 or more objections the application will be refused. You will have 28 days to ask the Minister for Local Government to intervene and they will make the final decision. Please keep in mind that it is not very often that I have had an application refused. We do not take personal opinions into consideration, for us to consider a neighbours objection it would have to be on the grounds of a barking complaint or fly infestation. I hope I have been of some help to you and not confused you. If you would like to know any further details please do not hesitate to contact me. Regards Corinne Corinne CampbellAdministration Officer City of Joondalup Ranger Services PO Box 21 JOONDALUP WESTERN AUSTRALIA 6919 Tel: 9400 4960 Fax: 9400 4501 Here's another one from Waneroo council Dear Yvonne Thank you for your enquiry concerning the keeping of 3 dogs. Please be advised that an application can be made for an exemption to Council's local laws to keep more than 2 dogs. This application is to be made in writing and must include a $100 fee. You will need to do this when you are living in Carramar as a Ranger will need to visit and assess your property to ensure means exist to effectively confine the dogs and to ascertain that there is enough area for your dogs to exercise. Your immediate adjoining neighbours will also be contacted to ascertain whether they have any objections to your application. Once the Ranger has provided his/her report and neighbours have had an opportunity to respond, a report is then presented to Council requesting that Council grant an exemption to the City of Wanneroo Animal Local Law made under Section 26(3) of the Dog Act 1976 to keep 3 dogs at your address. This whole process can take up to 6 weeks, however in the meantime all your dogs are allowed to be kept at your address until a decision is made by Council. Should you wish to discuss this matter further, please do not hesitate to contact me on telephone number (08) 9405 5263. Regards Resmie Greer Team Leader Administration Ranger & Safety Services Telephone: 9405 5263 Fax: 9405 5277 Mobile: 0419 929 937 Email: resmie.greer@wanneroo.wa.gov.au We also had a couple of quotes for the dogs (one Golden Retriever & two Labs, all big) and for the flight alone it was £2000 each (a few months ago so I am expecting that to change) Good luck. Paul.