Council Pound Services

The Glen Innes Severn Council Pound houses surrendered, seized and abandoned animals. While the majority are dogs and cats, the Pound has also cared for chickens, goats, sheep and other small non-companion animals.

Larger livestock (e.g. cattle, horses) are housed at the Glen Innes Saleyards next door.

Pound Operating Hours

The Pound operates during Council business hours:

Monday to Friday
8:00am – 4:00pm

Closed on weekends and public holidays.

Animals can only be accepted or released during operating hours.

Releasing Your Animal

If your animal has been impounded:

  •  Contact Council Rangers during business hours to arrange a collection time
  •  Animals cannot be released after hours or on weekends

  • You must wait until the next business day to collect an animal impounded outside of operating hours

Pound Release Fees and Requirements

Before your animal can be released from the Pound:

  •  All Pound fees must be paid in full

  • Any registration requirements must be completed (if your pet is not already registered)

Council’s Pound fees are set annually and published in the Operational Plan.

To view the current fees, refer to page 59 of the Operational Plan

Ranger Responsibilities at the Pound

Council Rangers are responsible for:

  • Managing animals housed at the Pound
  •  Responding to emergency situations (see below)

  • Accepting and releasing impounded animals during business hours

After-Hours Emergencies

Rangers are only available after hours for emergency situations involving:

  • Dog attacks, or

  • Straying livestock on classified roads (e.g. highways)

For emergencies, call the on-duty Ranger on 0417 890 889. If your call is not answered immediately, please leave a message. The Ranger will return your call as soon as possible.

Non-emergency matters will be attended to during the next business day.

 

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