The Municipal Animal Pound

Council's Municipal Animal Pound operates by appointment only to members of the public. 

Please note that EFTPOS is the preferred method of payment at this facility.

Address

The Baw Baw Shire Municipal Animal Pound is located at: 

Hours of operation

Animal Adoptions

  • Monday to Friday - 9.30am to 4.30pm
  • Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays - 10am to 3pm (appointment subject to availability)
  • Closed Good Friday and Christmas Day
  • Please call 5624 2411 to book an appointment

Fees

Animal Adoption Fee

Cats: 6 months - 10 years 

$200

Dogs: 6 months - 10 years

$420

Kitten under 6 months

$240

Puppies under 6 months

$520 

Senior Cats 10+ years

$100 

 Senior Dogs 10+ years

 $150

For more information, please visit our Animal Adoption page.

Lost Animal Reclaims

  • Monday to Friday - 9.30am to 4.30pm
  • Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays 10.00am to 3.00pm (appointments subject to availability)
  • Closed Good Friday and Christmas Day
  • Please call 5624 2411 to book an appointment 

Fees

  • Pound release fee - $175.00
  • Day fee - $30.00
  • Microchipping fee - $78.00
  • Pound large livestock release fee (horse, cow, bull, etc) - $195.00
  • Pound pocket pets and poultry (no day fee) - $50.00
  • Pound small livestock release fee (sheep, pig, goat, etc) - $100.00
  • Surrender - suggested donation - $150.00

See Registration and Responsibilities page on the Baw Baw Shire Council website in relation to fees and registration requirements.  

For more information on Lost Animals, please visit our Lost Animals page. 

Cat Trap Hire

  • Monday to Friday - 9.30am to 4.30pm
  • Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays 10.00am to 3.00pm (appointments subject to availability)
  • Closed Good Friday and Christmas Day
  • Please call 5624 2411 to book an appointment 

Volunteer and Foster Care Programs

The Municipal Animal Pound is not currently operating a volunteer or placement program, and works with rescue organisations who provide foster care programs and carers. 

If you're interested in becoming a foster carer, search for your local rescue organisation for application details and to apply.

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