Impounded Animals

Animals Currently Impounded:

Impound Number:

1265N

Impound Date:

07/05/2024

Location Found:

GARRADUNGA

Animal Description:

Blue merle, female Border Collie crossbreed dog. Microchipped name is "HARLIE", contact details not up to date. Wearing a wide, black collar.
Impound Number:

1266N

Impound Date:

07/05/2024

Location Found:

INNISFAIL

Animal Description:

Chocolate, male American Staffy type dog (approx 5 months). No microchip. No collar. Found wandering at large by a member of the public in the Pelican Street area.

Claiming your impounded animals

- Impound fees (if applicable) must be paid prior to the release of the animal and receipt presented at time of release.
- Payment can be made by phoning 1300 763 903 or by visiting a Customer Service Centre.
- If the dog or cat is not microchipped, the customer will need to make an appointment with their preferred vet and notify Council of the appointment time. A Council officer will deliver the dog/cat to the vet clinic for the purpose of microchipping and will then be released to the customer on the condition the criteria above have been met.
- Collection is by appointment only. Please contact Council's Customer Service on 1300 763 903 to arrange an appointment. Appointments are available during Monday to Friday 9:00am – 4:00pm.
Release fees – payment can be made by credit card over the phone by calling 1300 763 903, or in person by card only at Customer Service Centres.

Dog registration – if an impounded dog is not yet registered, the registration can be completed by contacting customer service on 1300 763 903 or in person at a Customer Service Centre.
If the animal was found wandering at large, an enclosure inspection may be required that may also result in a compliance notice being issued.

Other penalties may also apply:-

Animal Wandering at large - $309.00 PIN (28 days to pay)

Unrestrained animal in a public place - $774.00 PIN (28 days to pay)