Found
If you have found an animal, please take it to the Animal Management Centre.
If you are unable to take the animal to the Animal Management Centre, please call 07 3412 5397 to arrange for collection by Council staff.
It is important that the animal is handed over to Council as its owner may be visiting the Animal Management Centre on a daily basis looking for their pet. Also, the animal may be microchipped, which can only be detected with a scanner.
Stray dogs
If there is a stray or wandering dog in your street you should report the following details to the Animal Management Centre:
- Your name and address
- A full description of the dog, e.g. colour, breed, size
- The identity and address of the owner of the dog (if possible)
We will arrange for officers to patrol the area to capture the stray or wandering dog.
If Council can identify the owner of a stray or wandering dog the owner may be issued with a penalty infringement notice (fine).
If Council cannot locate the dog contact us immediately the next time you see the dog wandering and provide the information above.
After hours holding pens
Animals found stranded or wandering your street at night can be housed in one of Council's after hours holding pens located at the Animal Management Centre.
Every morning the pens are checked and animals found in the pens are impounded, with their details listed on Council's Impounded Animals page. Council's priority is to reunite pets with the owners. If your pet is registered with Council and/or microchipped our chances of reuniting you with your animal increases significantly.
The pens are not a suitable place for injured animals or wildlife. If the animal is injured, please refer the animal to your local veterinary clinic or contact RSPCA. If you find sick or injured wildlife please contact the Bushcare Officer on 07 3412 5338, who will put you in contact with the appropriate wildlife carers.
