Missing Pets

Animal Care and Adoption Centre

Lost or missing your pet? We may be able to help you!

Keep checking here. Any stray animal found and brought to the Animal Care and Adoption Centre is uploaded here within 24 hours.

Contact

Our business hours are:

  • Monday to Friday: 9am to 3:30pm
  • Saturday: 9am to 2pm
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Public Holidays: Closed

The Animal Care and Adoption Centre is located at 69 Tompkins Road, Shaw.

Visits are by appointment only.

To book an appointment to view, or retrieve, a missing animal, please phone 07 4727 8371 or 0457 769 362.

If you have found a stray or wandering animal and want to report this to Council, please contact us on 13 48 10.

Reclaiming your Pet

To retrieve a missing animal in Council’s care, we must be contacted within five days from the date found.

What you need to know:

  • Identification and proof of ownership are required.
  • Unregistered dogs and cats cannot be released until registration and approval is completed.
  • Release fees may apply (see the Animal Management Fees and Charges for details).
  • Payment is by EFTPOS only.

Animals not collected after 5 days from the date the animal was found will be tested for rehoming suitability through the Animal Care and Adoption Centre.

17 animal(s) found

    A67008 - Dog

    Found 29 November 2025

    ID Number: A67008
    Type: Dog
    Microchip Number: Left messages
    Description: American Staffy, Male, Entire, Adult, Blue/White
    Location Found: Kelso

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    A67307 - Dog

    Found 29 November 2025

    ID Number: A67307
    Type: Dog
    Microchip Number: Yes, details not current
    Description: Staffy Cross, Female, Desexed, Adult, White with black spots
    Location Found: Kirwan

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    A67007 - Dog

    Found 29 November 2025

    ID Number: A67007
    Type: Dog
    Microchip Number: No Chip
    Description: Bull Arab Cross, Black/Brindle, Female, Entire, Juvenile
    Location Found: CONDON

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    A67305 - Dog

    Found 29 November 2025

    ID Number: A67305
    Type: Dog
    Microchip Number: No chip found
    Description: Wolfhound Cross, Female, Entire, Adult, White/Brown
    Location Found: Oonoonba

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    A67304 - Cat

    Found 29 November 2025

    ID Number: A67304
    Type: Cat
    Microchip Number: No chip found
    Description: Domestic short hair, male, entire, ginger/white, kitten
    Location Found: Jensen

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    A67302 - Cat

    Found 28 November 2025

    ID Number: A67302
    Type: Cat
    Microchip Number: Unable to scan safely
    Description: Domestic short hair, Adult, Silver Tabby
    Location Found: Shaw

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    A67001 - Dog

    Found 28 November 2025

    ID Number: A67001
    Type: Dog
    Microchip Number: Yes, messages left
    Description: American Staffy Cross, Male, Entire, Adult, Chocolate
    Location Found: Gulliver

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    A67301 - Cat

    Found 28 November 2025

    ID Number: A67301
    Type: Cat
    Microchip Number: Unable to scan safely
    Description: Domestic short hair, Grey, Adult
    Location Found: Hermit Park

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    A67003 - Dog

    Found 28 November 2025

    ID Number: A67003
    Type: Dog
    Microchip Number: Yes, messages left
    Description: Staffy, Male, Desexed, Adult, Blue/Brindle
    Location Found: Kirwan

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    A64500 - Cat

    Found 28 November 2025

    ID Number: A64500
    Type: Cat
    Microchip Number: No chip found
    Description: Domestic short hair, Female, Entire, Grey Tabby, Kitten
    Location Found: Gulliver

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