Frequently Asked Questions


The purpose of this 'Frequently Asked Questions' page is to provide answers to the questions most commonly asked by the public.

When do I register my dog, how do I do it and how much does it cost?

All dogs aged three (3) months and over must be registered. At all times, dogs must wear a current registration tag, together with an identification disc, with the name and residential address of the owner legibly endorsed or inscribed on or attached to the collar.

This registration can be paid in person to the Cashier or you can download the registration form, attach payment and post it to:

    Chief Executive Officer
    Town of Cambridge
    PO Box 15
    FLOREAT 6014

Registration fees are as follows:

    1 YEAR 3 YEARS
    Unsterilised Male or Female Dog $30.00 $75.00
    Sterilised Male or Female Dog $10.00 $18.00

Upon Production of a Pensioner Card, pensioners may register their dog for half the usual fee.

Click here to download the Dog Registration Form


How do I change the details of the dog's registration (e.g. lost tag, deceased dog, sold dog, owner/address changed)?

A Customer Service Officer is able to help you with a replacement dog tag. If a dog changes ownership or is sold, notification is required in writing.


Where are the dog exercise areas?

The following are dog exercise areas:

  • NORTH FLOREAT BEACH - North of the storm water drain opposite Oban Road, City Beach, to the boundary of City of Stirling (Approx. 2 kms).
  • OCEAN VILLAGE PARK - Yaltara Road end only, west of Perina Way, City Beach.
  • GIFFORD GARDENS - Cnr. Pandora Drive and Gifford Road, City Beach.
  • ELPHIN ST MEDIAN - Bounded by Elphin Road, Bold Park Drive, Oceanic Drive and The Boulevard, City Beach.
  • JUBILEE PARK - Cnr. Jubilee Crescent and
  • Oceanic Drive, City Beach.
  • *CITY BEACH OVAL - Cnr. West Coast Highway and Oceanic Drive, City Beach.
  • BEACH - South of the access path opposite Falmouth Avenue, south to the boundary of The City of Nedlands.
  • CROSBY PARK RESERVE - Behind residences bounded by Crosby Street, Winmarley Street and Selby Street, Floreat.
  • *GRANTHAM PARK - Cnr Grantham and Selby streets, Floreat.
  • *PAT GOODRIDGE PARK - Cnr. Selby and Hay Streets, Jolimont.
  • LAKE MONGER PARK - Lake Monger Drive. Confined to section east of Kimberley Street, Wembley.
  • DRABBLE PARK - Cnr Drabble Road and Cobb Street, City Beach.
  • BOULEVARD QUARRY PARK - The Boulevard, opposite Golf Course entrance, City Beach.
  • EMPIRE PARK - Cnr Empire Avenue and Durston Road, Wembley Downs.

* These areas are not to be used as an exercise area when a function, sports or other council activity is in progress.

Click here to download the Dog Exercise Area pamphlet


What do I do if my neighbour has a dog that barks constantly?

If you have a problems with a neighbours dog barking, it is recommended that you speak to them about this, as they may be unaware of the problem. If the barking persists, contact Rangers Services be telephoning 9347 6083.


Do you have possum traps and what do we do with the possums when we catch them?

Possum Traps are available for hire from the Town of Cambridge Administration Centre. These are able to be reserved by calling a Customer Service Officer. The cost for a weeks hire of a trap is $11.00 normal rate, and $5.50 for pensioners. Possums can then be released in Perry Lakes Reserrve.


Do you subsidise cat sterilisation?

The Town of Cambridge has a sterilisation scheme which assists ratepayers/residents by subsidising the cost of sterilising their cats. The cost for a male cat is $35.00 and a female cat is $40.00. Payment is made at the Cashier at the Town of Cambridge. Arrangements for sterilisation operations are to be made by the cat owner with the Cat Haven.

Click here to download the Cat Sterilisation Form


Do you give out rat bait?

Council offers to Ratepayers, a one off supply of baits to assist residents in controlling rodents on their property. Health Officers are happy to advise residents and investigate complaints where insects or rodent infestation is of concern.