Lost your dog or cat or found an animal?
Please complete a Lost or Found Animals form.
Alternatively, you can call us on 8408 1111 to report your missing pet or if you have found an animal. Leave an exact description and your contact details with our staff.
Visit the Pets of Charles Sturt facebook page for more information about local pets.
Ensure your dog always wears its collar with registration tag and is microchipped with your current details on the database.
If you have lost your dog, you may also:
- Contact the Animal Welfare League on 8348 1300. Check their website for photos of all impounded dogs.
- Contact local veterinary clinics in your area.
- Consider flyers on public notice boards or doing a letterbox drop in your area. Please do not place signs on stobie poles.
Dogs on Council Hold
Found dogs without a microchip or clear identification are held for 72 hours by Council pending collection by owner or owner agent. Please note: proof of ownership is required at the time of collection. All fees related to impounding dogs including any outstanding dog registration payments are charged to the dog owner or person collecting the dog. Fees must be paid in full before the dog can be released.
You can inspect the dogs between 9am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday.
Please see our Found Dogs page for photos and information of all held dogs.
Impounded Dogs
Impounded dogs from the City of Charles Sturt go to the Animal Welfare League Shelter. Check their Council Found Pets website for photos of all impounded dogs.
You can inspect dogs between 10am and 4pm any day except public holidays.
Fees apply and are payable at Civic Centre before collecting the dog. These fees cover the cost of housing, caring and feeding of the dog. All fees related to impounding dogs are charged to the dog owner or person collecting the dog. Fees must be paid in full before the dog can be released.
Animal Welfare League Shelter
1-19 Cormack Road
Wingfield SA 5013
8348 1300
Found a dog?
Secure the dog if safe to do so. We don't recommend holding the dog yourself.
Call 8408 1111 to report it or use our Lost or Found Animal form. We will collect the dog from you and return it home as soon as possible. The dog’s owners may have already notified us that the dog is missing.
We try to return all dogs home as soon as possible to avoid any unnecessary stress for the dog or its family.
Found a cat?
Call 8408 1111 to report a found cat, or complete a Lost or Found Animal form.
If the cat can be identified, please contact the owner. Our Animal Management Officers do not provide a collection service for cats. Unidentified cats can be taken to the Animal Welfare League.