Corrigin Dog Cemetery

A peaceful and very moving place amongst the trees surround by the wheatbelt, a dedicated space for beloved pets. The cemetery features various gravestones, some adorned with solar lights and artificial lawns, one precious boy - Beau McDonald , an amazing tribute to a beautiful boy who moved from Townsville 2009vto Corrigin showcases the deep affection owners have for their dogs.
A worthwhile stop for dog lovers and over the far side lies the cat called Bluey , the perfect life companion.

This unique resting place came about because of the death of Strike, who was Paddy Wright's best mate.

The Dog Cemetery was originally established in 1974, when local identity and returned serviceman, Paddy Wright buried Strike at this site, with a cross signifying the resting place of his faithful old dog.
Years later in 1981 another local, Alan Henderson also buried his dog, Lassie in the same spot and built a headstone to recognise his dog's devotion to their family. People who saw the headstone asked Mr Henderson for the same treatment for their own pets and Alan spent many years during his retirement, tending to the upkeep and beautification of the cemetery area.
Since then the Corrigin Dog Cemetery has grown remarkably and so has its fame, as a tribute to 'man's best friend' with over 200 loved ones now buried, the cemetery is unique to Corrigin.
In 1992 a large sculpture of a dog was established at the entrance to the Dog Cemetery.
This sculpture is approximately 5 feet high, and was constructed by a professional sculptor at a cost of $5,000, paid for with Prize Money awarded to the Corrigin Tidy Town and Tourism Committee, for their hard work over the previous 3 years. The committee felt that a statue would be a good attraction to the area and assist in the promotion of Corrigin.
Time has proved their decision to be a valuable one, with the Corrigin Dog Cemetery creating much public interest and visited by many visitors form all over Australia and around the world.
The Dog Cemetery, a famous attraction that adds to the uniqueness of Corrigin!Læs mere