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We understand the special bond people share with their pets and do our best to reunite lost dogs with their owners.

When the Council finds a lost dog and cannot locate or contact the owner, the dog is taken to the Animal Welfare League (AWL) which provides pound facilities for lost dogs.

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If you have lost your dog

Step 1: Check if the Council has collected your dog

  • Visit the AWL website to see if your dog has been collected.

  • If your dog appears on the AWL website, contact the Council on 08 8366 4555 so we can discuss the steps required to collect your dog.

Step 2: If your dog is not listed

  • if your dog is not listed on the AWL website, contact the Council on 08 8366 4555 to make a lost dog report.

  • You may also contact the AWL, RSPCA, local vets or post your dog on social media. See our Helpful links below.

If you have found a dog

If you find a dog, please notify the Council immediately on 08 8366 4555.

Council staff will make all reasonable attempts to locate and contact the owner so that the dog can be returned as soon as possible.

If the owner cannot be contacted, the dog will be held safely at the Animal Welfare League.

Key contacts

Council – Citizen Service Centre

T: 08 8366 4555

Animal Welfare League (AWL) – pet reclaims

T: 08 8348 1300
Visit: Animal Welfare League (AWL) 

Helpful links