Animal pound

Location

Municipal Depot
90-92 High Street
Melton
(entrance is located 50m past SES Building)

View the lost pets register

Opening Hours

Closed Public Holidays

Impounded Pets

Council is required to keep a dog or cat for eight days if it is impounded.

Collecting your pet

If you wish to collect your pet from the pound you will need to:

• register your pet (over the age of three months) with Council
• microchip your pet
• provide proof of ownership
• show identification such as a driver’s license

Animal Release Costs

• impounded animal release fees apply $88.50 (dog) and $44.50 (cat)
• daily fees will apply $18 (dog) and $15.50 (cat)  
• a registration fee will apply if the animal is not registered
• a microchip fee of $87 will apply if the animal has not been microchipped.
• Impounded Livestock release fees apply $60 (per animal) and daily fees will apply $17.50 (per animal) 

 Additional fines may be imposed for unregistered animals and animals at large. Animals not wearing Council identification marker outside their property can also risk a penalty under the Domestic Animal Act 1994.