Dogs in our care
We have a purpose built, modern pound with individual pens. The pound is designed to minimise contact between dogs to reduce injury and spread of disease.
The Dog Control Act 1996 sets minimum standards around what we must do to locate an owner. If we can’t contact the owner by phone we must write to the last known address of the owner. We usually visit the last known address, and if unable to speak to the owner at that address, we send letters in the post.
The owner has seven days from the date of the letter to make contact with Council and pay any fees to release the dog. This system relies on owners keeping Council updated with their most recent contact details – and this is a legal requirement under the Act.
Often dogs have lost their collar by the time they are impounded so having your dog implanted with a functioning microchip which has been notified to Council is an enormous help and provides proof of ownership.
We will list any dogs currently in our care on this page for seven days, but we also ask that you call us on 0800 734 000 if your dog is missing.