Check if your lost cat or dog is at the City's Animal Care Centre, find out what to do if you've found an animal and how to collect your pet.

Lost pets

Please note: 

  • If your pet was wearing a current City of Wanneroo registration tag, the City will attempt to contact you.

  • Impounded cats may be held temporarily at the Animal Care Facility before being transferred to Cat Haven in Shenton Park.

  • Cats that are not microchipped or wearing a registration tag may be transferred to the Cat Haven.

If you find a dog or cat wandering:

  1. Please contact the City to arrange collection on (08) 9405 5000 (8.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday) or 1300 138 393 (after hours before 8pm).
  2. If the animal is safe to secure, keep it contained in your yard until Rangers arrive.
  3. If it is not safe to approach, report the location to the City.

If your pet is missing, you can:

  1. Call the City 9405 5000 during business hours or 1300 138 393 after hours (before 8pm) to advise.

  2. View animals currently impounded below.

  3. Complete the claim a lost pet online form. The City will contact you within business hours, Monday to Friday.

Currently impounded animals

These animals are currently at the City's Animal Care Centre. 

Important note: If your pet is here, note its animal reference number and find out how to claim it below.

Dog - Staffbtx

Dog - Staffbtx

Animal reference: 2026/ 81709
  • SexUnknown
  • BreedStaffbtx
  • Admitted fromArdglass GDNS
  • Admission date10/11/2026
  • Available for adoptionNo
Dog - Staffbtx

Dog - Staffbtx

Animal reference: 2026/ 81723
  • SexUnknown
  • BreedStaffbtx
  • Admission date10/11/2026
  • Available for adoptionNo
Dog - Staffbtx

Dog - Staffbtx

Animal reference: 2026/ 81727
  • SexUnknown
  • BreedStaffbtx
  • Admission date10/11/2026
  • Available for adoptionNo
Dog - Sharpx

Dog - Sharpx

Animal reference: 2026/ 81734
  • SexUnknown
  • BreedSharpx
  • Admission date10/11/2026
  • Available for adoptionNo

Claiming your pet

Complete the forms below to claim your lost pet and arrange their safe return home. 

Important notes: 

  • Before beginning this form please ensure you have the animal reference number (listed below). 
  • Impound fees and legislative requirements may be applicable before any animal can be released. 
  • Please be aware that the City’s Animal Care Centre only accepts eftpos payments.
  • By completing these forms you certify that your answers are true and complete to the best of your knowledge.

Collecting your pet

Collection is by appointment only. If your pet has been impounded, call the City on (08) 9405 5000 to arrange a collection time.

Impound fees and legislative requirements must be met before any animal can be released.

  • Impound and sustenance fee (first 7 days): $150.

  • Daily sustenance fee after 7 days: $31 per day.

  • Surrender fee (if owner surrenders the dog): $470.

  • Microchipping (if not already microchipped): $61.50.

  • Dog registration: required before release if not currently registered.

  • Impound and sustenance fee (first 7 days): $115.50.

  • Daily sustenance fee after 7 days: $29.50 per day.

  • Surrender fee (if owner surrenders the cat): $115.50.

  • Microchipping (if not already microchipped): $58.50.

  • Sterilisation (female): $172.00.

  • Sterilisation (male): $115.50.

  • Cat registration: required before release if not currently registered.

The Animal Care Facility is a cashless site. Payment can be made by debit card or credit card only.

A dog owner receiving a friendly lick on the face from their dog

Pet rehoming and adoption

Pets not collected may be re-homed where possible. 

To find out more visit the Pet Adoption page.

Pet adoption page

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