Perth local help
This is the local substance: places to check, people to call, and records to gather before a pet is rehomed. We list public resources respectfully — not as claimed partnerships.
Council and ranger help
Council animal services
Wanneroo, northern suburbs
Lost, impounded and adoptable animals; dog and cat registration information; ranger pathways.
9405 5000 office hours · 1300 138 393 after hours
Start here for Wanneroo lost pets, impound checks and council registration questions.
Council animal services
Joondalup, northern suburbs
Local registration, lost dogs, cat and dog requirements, and ranger support for Joondalup residents.
Useful for northern suburbs rehomers who need council-specific rules before listing.
Council animal services
Stirling, inner north coast
Dog and cat registration, local law information, and animal management support.
Check local obligations before moving a pet between homes.
Vets and microchip checks
Vet and microchipping
Wanneroo
Local veterinary clinic offering microchipping for dogs and cats.
Ring first to confirm appointment times, scanner availability and records needed.
Vet clinic
Wanneroo
Northern suburbs vet clinic for health checks and record confirmation before a handover.
A practical local stop if a rehome needs a fresh health or microchip check.
Microchip registry lookup
Australia-wide
National microchip search portal to identify which registry holds a chip record.
Use it to find the registry, then update ownership through that registry’s process.
Rescues and welfare groups
Rescue and adoption
Perth and WA network
Matching great pets with great people across dogs, cats and small animals.
Independent organisation — listed as a public resource, not a claimed partnership.
Dog rescue
Shenton Park
Long-running not-for-profit rescue, care and rehoming service for dogs in WA.
For people considering adoption first, or needing reputable dog rescue pathways.
Cat rescue and adoption
Shenton Park
WA cat welfare organisation with adoption, foster and rescue resources.
For cat adoption, surrender guidance and practical cat welfare resources.
Welfare and cruelty reports
Western Australia
Animal welfare, cruelty reporting, education and adoption resources for WA.
Use the official welfare pathway for cruelty, neglect or urgent welfare concerns.