Lost Dogs and Other Pets

If your pet goes missing in Bass Coast Shire, contact Council on (03) 5671 2211 or
(03) 5951 3311 to check if it has been found and placed in the pound.

Animals in Council's pound can only be collected by visiting Council's Wonthaggi office at 76 McBride Avenue, Wonthaggi.

After fees are paid, a local laws officer will give directions to the pound where the animal will be released to the owner.

Dogs and cats 3 months and older must be registered with Council. Registering your pet ensures that if your pet gets lost it can be identified and returned.

To find out more information about registering your pet in Bass Coast and download the "Register Your Pet" form, click here . Complete the form, and either take it to a Customer Service Centre or post it to Council with your payment. Once payment is received, a registration tag will be issued.

For Domestic Animal assistance you can contact:

Australian Animal Protection Society (03) 9798 8415
Peninsula Animal Aid (03) 5978 6706
South Gippsland Animal Aid (03) 5681 2290
South Gippsland Animal Shelter (03) 5658 1900

More information about animals and their care is available from the RSPCA , Responsible Pet Ownership,
Dept of Primary Industry Victoria websites.