Report - Dog attack or harassment

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Under Section 33D of the Dog Act 1976, it is an offence for a dog to attack or chase any person or animal, regardless of whether injury is caused. The owner or person responsible for a dog involved in such an incident may be liable for fines of up to $20,000.

Please report incidents to Ranger Services as soon as possible, providing as much detail as you can.
You can submit your report online using the Online Report tab, or find out how to report by phone.

All reports are reviewed by council officers and may be subject to further investigation.

Online

Please complete all required fields as accurately as possible, including details about the attacking dog, its owner, and the circumstances of the incident.

Information about any injuries sustained and whether medical or veterinary treatment was required will also be collected. All reports are reviewed by council officers and may be subject to further investigation, so please indicate whether you are willing to provide evidence if required.

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Report a dog attack or harassment

By Phone

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Please note: When calling, you agree to the collection of personal information by the City of Gosnells, to support the delivery of services to the community

For reporting incidents after hours call 9397 3000 andyour call will be diverted to the City's pager service. Please provide as much information as possible, including the address of the alleged offender if known.

If the matter is a life threatening situation: Call the Police on 000