Animal Pound (Dogs and Cats)

Report a lost dog or cat

To report a lost dog or cat please contact us on 08 9411 3444.

Our Community Safety and Ranger Services team will take details and add the description of the lost pet to the City's Lost Animal Register.

Descriptions of lost pets are then compared to currently impounded cats and dogs.

View current impounded animals

Gender: Unknown
Colour: Other
Location found: HAMILTON HILL
Impound date: 19 November 2024
Pen Reference: 4
Additional Information: R24/09291
Other  Cat, impounded 19 November 2024

Gender: Male
Colour: Multicolour
Location found: ATWELL
Impound date: 11 November 2024
Pen Reference: B9
Additional Information: wandering Duri Street Armadale
Multicolour  Dog, impounded 11 November 2024

Collecting your pet (process and fees)

Pet Collection Hours

Impounded animals can only be collected by appointment with a Ranger. Owners must schedule an appointment to ensure a Ranger is available for the release.


Pet collection process

  1. Make an appointment to collect your pet by calling our rangers on 08 9411 3444

  2. To attend your appointment, visit the Operations Centre, 52 Wellard Street, Bibra Lake (remember to bring payment for fees and photo ID)

  3. Pay applicable fees (see below) prior to release of your pet.

Please note: You cannot attend the Operations Centre to collect your pet without an appointment
 

Pet collection fees

Payment of applicable fees is required prior to the release of your pet.
Payment at the Operations Centre can only be made via EFTPOS or Credit Card and cash is not accepted. 
Dog - Unregistered Fee ($)
Impound Fee $200
Maintenance and Sustenance Fee $25/ day
Microchipping Fee $60
After Hours Impound Fee (6pm - 7am) $250
 
Dog - Registered Fee ($)
Impound Fee $100
Maintenance and Sustenance Fee $25/ day
Microchipping Fee $60
After Hours Impound Fee (6pm - 7am) $150
 
Cats - Unregistered Fee ($)
Impound Fee $200
Maintenance and Sustenance Fee $25/ day
Microchipping Fee $60
 
Cats - Registered Fee ($)
Impound Fee $100
Maintenance and Sustenance Fee $25/ day
Microchipping Fee $60


Please note: Your pet cannot be released until it is microchipped and registered.

Microchipping is currently conducted at a vet offsite. Owners need to allow additional time after the pound release appointment to follow the Ranger to the City's chosen vet clinic for implanation. 

Unclaimed animals

Cats and dogs are not rehomed directly from the animal pound.

Where possible, unclaimed animals are rehomed by a registered and reputable animal rehoming service who can ensure:

  • The animal will be assessed by a vet, vaccinated and sterilised

  • The animal can be matched to a new owner appropriately

  • The property can be inspected and assessed.

It is rare for animals to be euthanised, unless:

  • It is overly aggressive and behaviour retraining is not an option

  • Health and injuries determine it is the best option for the animal.

More information and contacts

Please call Community Safety and Ranger Services on 08 9411 3444.
 

Contact

Address

City of Cockburn
Whadjuk Boodja
9 Coleville Crescent,
Spearwood 6163

PO Box 1215, Bibra Lake DC,
Western Australia, 6965

Office opening hours:
8.30am to 4.30pm
Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays)

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Cockburn Nyungar moort Beeliar boodja-k kaadadjiny. Koora, yeyi, benang baalap nidja boodja-k kaaradjiny.
Ngalak kaditj boodjar kep wer kaadidjiny kalyakool yoodaniny, wer koora wer yeyi ngalak Birdiya koota-djinanginy.

City of Cockburn acknowledges the Nyungar people of Beeliar boodja. Long ago, now and in the future they care for Country.
We acknowledge a continuing connection to land, waters and culture and pay our respects to the Elders, past and present.