Here you can find information about owning pets and animals in the City of Stirling, including regulations, your obligations and the services provided by the Animal Care Facility. Information on pest control is also available here.
Animal Care Facility

The Animal Care Facility located in Balcatta, houses lost and wandering dogs picked up by the City of Stirling’s rangers. It provides an adoption service for unclaimed dogs and provides pet funeral services for deceased pets.
Cats
Find out about cat ownership in the City of Stirling including local laws, sterilisation subsides, cat identification, prohibited area cat permits and dealing with nuisance cats.
Dogs
This section has been designed to educate dog owners in the City of Stirling about their obligations under State and local laws, and to the community in which they live. Find out about dog registration, sterilisation, micro chipping and exercising here.
Other domestic animals
Find out what other domestic animals are allowed to be kept within the City of Stirling. This page contains information on keeping bees, rabbits, pigeons and poultry.
Pest control
The City of Stirling can provide you with assistance if you are having pest problems related to European wasps, flies, mosquitoes and rats. Find out about how to identify these pests and how to control them.
Pet funeral service
The City of Stirling’s pet funeral service allows you to farewell your pet in a dignified and comfortable manner. The service offers individual cremations, a collection service and a memorial wall.
Native wildlife
Find out what to do and who to contact should you find sick, injured or orphaned native wildlife in the City of Stirling. This page also contains information on snake removal.