Impounded Dogs
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Dogs that are roaming, waiting to be re-homed, or are found injured are taken to the animal shelter by the Animal Services team. It’s important to register and microchip your dogs, these details will help us identify your dog and get them back to you quickly.
If your dog has been impounded you will have to pay a fee to release them, you can do this online or at the Customer Service Centre, 161 Queen Street. Once impounding fees have been paid, we will organise for your dog to be released.
If a dog is not claimed within 7 days, it will be re-homed.
Impounded Dogs
| Impound Number | Size | Colour | Sex | Date of Impound | Location Found |
| 10005619 | Medium | Black/white | Femail | 18 November 2024 | Town centre |
Fees
You can see a full list of fees on our fees and charges page.
- First impounding – $82.50 ($100 if unregistered)
- Second impounding – $165
- Subsequent – $220
- Sustenance per day – $27.50
- After hours release fee – $165
- Vet treatment for impounded dog – Actual cost plus 15%
Lost Dogs
If your dog is missing, please contact us as soon as possible by:
- Calling us on 06 370 6300 during normal business hours (8am – 5pm)
- Call us on 06 378 7752 after hours (5pm-8am)
- Email us on mdc@mstn.govt.nz or
- Complete our lost dog form.
