Poultry

For information on keeping poultry and pigeons, please download the 'Keeping Poultry and Pigeons' fact sheet.

Large Animals

The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder defines a 'large animal' as a pig, sheep, goat, deer or camel, but specifically excludes horses and cattle.

Owners or occupiers of a property are required to apply for a permit in order to keep cattle and large animals.

Please download and submit an Application for approval to keep large animals, which also includes information on the relevant Local Law.

Horses

The keeping of horses on your property requires Planning Approval from the City. The stables must then be registered with the City and be compliant with the City’s Keeping of Horses and Stables Local Laws 2001.

Animal Cruelty

If you see or know of someone who is being cruel to an animal, you need to contact the RSPCA on 1300 278 358.

An Animal Welfare Officer authorised under the Animal Welfare Act 2002 will act on the information received and investigate reports of sick, injured and neglected animals. If necessary, they will prosecute the offenders.

RSPCA Website

Animal Welfare Act 2002