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.

21 animal(s) found

    A66599 - Dog

    Found 27 October 2025

    ID Number: A66599
    Type: Dog
    Microchip Number: Yes, details not up to date
    Description: Staffy Cross, Brindle, Female, Desexed, Adult
    Location Found: KIRWAN

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    A63239 - Dog

    Found 27 October 2025

    ID Number: A63239
    Type: Dog
    Microchip Number: No chip
    Description: Catahoula, Female, Adult, merle
    Location Found: Bluewater

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    A66598 - Cat

    Found 27 October 2025

    ID Number: A66598
    Type: Cat
    Microchip Number: Yes
    Description: Male, desexed, Domestic short hair, Adult, Tabby
    Location Found: Kelso

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    A66597 - Cat

    Found 27 October 2025

    ID Number: A66597
    Type: Cat
    Microchip Number: Yes
    Description: Domestic Short Hair, Tabby/White, Male, Desexed, Adult
    Location Found: KELSO

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    A66594 - Dog

    Found 27 October 2025

    ID Number: A66594
    Type: Dog
    Microchip Number: No Chip
    Description: Catahoula X Pointer, Female Entire, brown & White, Puppy
    Location Found: Kelso

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    A62735 - Dog

    Found 27 October 2025

    ID Number: A62735
    Type: Dog
    Microchip Number: No Chip
    Description: Bull Arab X, Female, Light Brindle & White, Adult
    Location Found: Black River

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    A62736 - Dog

    Found 26 October 2025

    ID Number: A62736
    Type: Dog
    Microchip Number: No Chip
    Description: Bull Arab X, Female, Dark Brindle & White, Adult
    Location Found: Black River

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    A67257 - Cat

    Found 26 October 2025

    ID Number: A67257
    Type: Cat
    Microchip Number: Unable to Scan
    Description: Domestic Short Hair, Grey & White, Adult
    Location Found: Not Stated

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    A67256 - Dog

    Found 26 October 2025

    ID Number: A67256
    Type: Dog
    Microchip Number: No Chip
    Description: Staffordshire Terrier X, Male Entire, Brindle & White, Puppy
    Location Found: Currajong

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    A67255 - Dog

    Found 26 October 2025

    ID Number: A67255
    Type: Dog
    Microchip Number: No Chip
    Description: Staffordshire Terrier X, Female Entire, Brindle
    Location Found: Currajong

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