Lost and missing animals
Whether your pet is a dog or cat it is your responsibility as a pet owner to keep pets secure.
If you have lost a dog or cat, see animals seeking their owners here.
Alternatively, contact 1300 176 077 during business hours to find out if it has been impounded by Council.
If your animal is microchipped and registered, you will be required to pay an impounding fee before your animal can be released. Please contact us to discuss fees and charges.
If your dog was seized by our Rangers in a public place, you may be issued with an infringement. See penalty details for Responsibilities of Dog Owners under the Companion Animals Act 1998 here.
If you have found a dog or cat, try to contact the owner if the animal is wearing a collar or identification tag. You may make your own enquiries to find the owner such as asking neighbours, posting on Facebook pages including Griffith Pound and Rehoming Centre Facebook page, advising Vets or local radio stations.
If you fail to find the owner within 72 hours, the animal must be turned over to Council so that further attempts can be made to locate the owner.
If you have lost a dog or cat, see animals seeking their owners here.
Alternatively, contact 1300 176 077 during business hours to find out if it has been impounded by Council.
If your animal is microchipped and registered, you will be required to pay an impounding fee before your animal can be released. Please contact us to discuss fees and charges.
If your dog was seized by our Rangers in a public place, you may be issued with an infringement. See penalty details for Responsibilities of Dog Owners under the Companion Animals Act 1998 here.
If you have found a dog or cat, try to contact the owner if the animal is wearing a collar or identification tag. You may make your own enquiries to find the owner such as asking neighbours, posting on Facebook pages including Griffith Pound and Rehoming Centre Facebook page, advising Vets or local radio stations.
If you fail to find the owner within 72 hours, the animal must be turned over to Council so that further attempts can be made to locate the owner.
