Impounded and Lost Animals

Having your pet registered, microchipped and identification tags on your pet's collar gives you the highest probability that your lost pet will be returned to you.

If you have lost your pet, the first place you should contact is your local Council. Please contact the Moira Shire Local Laws department with the following details:

Date lost or found
Your name and address
Your telephone number
The breed of dog or cat (or type of other animal)
The sex of the animal
Identification (e.g. registration number, microchip number or whether animal was wearing a tag)

Council keeps a register of all impounded animals and may be able to assist in locating your lost pet. The animals in the list published below are impounded animals whose owners have not been identified through a microchip or registration tag.
Please note that this list may not include all impounded animals.

If you recognise an animal featured below and wish to reclaim it, please contact Council on (03) 5871 9222. You will be asked to provide more information about the animal to ensure correct identification and to prove ownership. If your dog or cat has been impounded and it is over the age of 3 months, it must be microchipped and registered (if not already done so) before it can be released.

All impounded animals are kept for 8 days in the hope that its owner can be found. If no owner is found within the 8 days, the animal may be offered for adoption or euthanased.

If you have lost your pet it is also advisable to:

Speak to people in your area
Contact local vet clinics
Speak to local shop staff
Contact Councils close to Moira Shire in case the animal was dropped off at another shelter.
Contact animal shelters in the region.

Disclaimer

The information contained on this page is correct to the best of our knowledge with the information available at the time and should only be used as a guide. Owners of lost or impounded animals are advised to contact Council directly for assistance.