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Impounded Animals
If you believe your pet has been impounded, check the below Impounded Animals Register and/or Council's Lost and Found page. If your animal has not be impounded, you may include the animal on Council's Lost and Found page which is utilised by Council staff and the public.
Proof of ownership is required before a receipt will be provided to collect your impounded animal. Identification from the owner may be requested if the animal is microchipped and/or registered with Council.
Payment Options
Gladstone Region Pound
Impounded Livestock
Impounded Animals Register
Impoundment holding periods
- Unregistered animals are held for a maximum period of three (3) days
- Registered animals are held for a maximum period of five (5) days
Please note, these periods do not include the day of impoundment, weekends or public holidays.
Animals that are not collected within these timeframes may be disposed of by Council. Rescue fees cover some of the costs associated with Council rescuing your animal and attempting to reunite you with your animal.
Payment options, pound location and operating hours
Identification from the owner may be requested if the animal is microchipped and/or registered with Council. If the animal is not registered, Council may request proof of ownership before releasing the animal.
Payment using online services
Animals will not be released without current animal registration and all associated impoundment fees paid.
Step one: Contact Council on (07) 4970 0700 to confirm the amount due and Impoundment Reference Number. If your animals’ registration has expired, obtain your animal reference number.
Step two: Complete animal registration. If your animal is currently registered, continue to step 3.
New animal registration Expired animal registration.
Step three: Payment can be made online using credit or visa debit card.
- Select Payment Type - Animal Impoundment
- Reference Number - Impound Number (eg. IMP/20334)
- Proof of payment will be required when claiming your animal.
Gladstone Region Pound
17 Albert Road, Gladstone (near the Sewerage Treatment Plant)
Pound operating hours
The Pound operates from 8am – 5pm Monday to Friday. Closed Public Holidays.
An appointment will be required for people wishing to surrender or collect their impounded animals during these hours, but please bring your own restraints (leashes or cages/carriers).
To make an appointment, please phone Council on (07) 4970 0700 as walk-in appointments will not be accepted.
Only one person per appointment is allowed in the Pound for COVID safety.
Impounded livestock
Current impounded livestock can be viewed below.
For all impounded livestock enquiries, please do not hesitate to contact Council. Current fees and charges and requirements for release of livestock will be advised to the owner upon contact with Council.
Impounded Animals
Discount Dog De-Sexing Program
Vouchers available from 18 Jan-26 Feb at Council offices for pet owners with animals registered in the Gladstone Region. For more information call GARG 0497 292 318
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