Lost and found pets

• Dogs and cats found at large, are held at the Council Animal Pound for 8 days - a safe haven until their owner collects them
• Any pet not claimed after this period will be assessed for suitability for adoption
• All cats and dogs adopted from the Animal Pound are vet checked, vaccinated, microchipped, and desexed
• To view current pets impounded, please go to the Pet Adoption Facebook page

If you pet is impounded, fees apply prior to release. 

You may also be liable for infringements, for your pet being at large and if it isn’t registered with Council. 

• Impound fee: $117.40 per animal (dog/cat)
• Maintenance fee: $37.10 per day, per animal (dog/cat)
• Registration fee dog (if pet unregistered and desexed): $67.00
• Registration fee cat (if pet unregistered and desexed): $61.00
• Registration fee dog and cat (if pet unregistered and not desexed): $207.00
• Microchip: $36.00
• Declared dogs : $408.00
• Menacing & Restricted breed dogs : $306.00

All pounds and shelters in Victoria must comply with the State Government code of practice. The code outlines how these facilities are to operate, including the mandatory holding time for stray animals.

For more information http://agriculture.vic.gov.au/pets/domestic-animal-businesses/shelters-and-pounds