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Impounded Animals
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
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 Regional Council Pound Facility
17 Albert Road, Callemondah (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.
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.
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