Looking after the dogs / myLot

Rockingham, Australia

November 12, 2026 6:11pm CST

I saw this sign at Hannan’s North Tourist Mine in Kalgoorlie. It was one of the places that we visited while we were there. What a good idea to provide a safe place for one’s pooch while you explore the area. Some places won’t allow dogs, and rightly so, but it can make it difficult for dog owners and might put them off visiting a place. At this tourist mine, there were dog-pens with water and bedding. Owners are given a lock to the pen. I didn’t see any dogs in the pens while we were there but it’s still a good idea. Have you seen anything similar anywhere?

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snowy

@snowy22315 (215012)

• United States

12h

Some amusements parks and the like have kennels for dogs while their owners are visiting.

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Judy Evans

@JudyEv (391462)

• Rockingham, Australia

This is the first time I've seen this. There are dog parks and boarding kennels but not facilities at particular places.

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John Roberts

@JohnRoberts (109531)

• Los Angeles, California

12h

I don't know about here. I know dogs are banned from many national parks.

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Judy Evans

@JudyEv (391462)

• Rockingham, Australia

It's the same here as regards national parks.

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rsa101

@rsa101 (42314)

• Philippines

I’m a bit surprised that dogs aren’t allowed inside, but providing free lodging with bedding and other essentials is a considerate solution that keeps pets comfortable. I also wonder if cats are restricted in the area as well.

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rsa101

@rsa101 (42314)

• Philippines

@JudyEv Ah, that makes sense since it’s a museum. It would be unusual to bring a pet inside, but it’s nice that they’ve provided a space to keep them comfortable.

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Judy Evans

@JudyEv (391462)

• Rockingham, Australia

This is in the museum. Very few people travel with their cats.

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Amber

@AmbiePam (133131)

• United States

I don’t think I have seen anything like it. It’s a very good idea though.

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Judy Evans

@JudyEv (391462)

• Rockingham, Australia

It's a great idea but I do wonder how many know about it. I guess they'll know about it when they see the sign.

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Traceyjayne

@Traceyjayne (15306)

• United Kingdom

10h

We have a couple of places near to us where people own a lot of land and they rent it for 30 minutes and it’s just you and your dog. There is also a shower/bath facility at one of them so that you can wash your dog if they have been rolling in mud, before you go home. Not quite the same as you are talking about , but , it’s a good idea ….

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Judy Evans

@JudyEv (391462)

• Rockingham, Australia

That's a really good thing too. We have a dog park nearby and I think that gets a lot of use.

Michael

@Wrexxo (11174)

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the dog pens with water and bedding at a mine is such a thoughtful touch... I havent seen anything like it, and the lock for each owner is lowkey genius, iirc most places just say no dogs and leave it at that.

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Judy Evans

@JudyEv (391462)

• Rockingham, Australia

I guess it's always on the cards that cute dogs could be stolen so being able to lock the pens is a good idea.

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