Lost and found dogs
Found a stray dog?
If you have found a stray dog please contact us on 0800 WAIPADC (0800 924 723). Remember that it could be someone's pet and have a loving home, so we want to reunite them with their family asap.
Lost your dog?
The list below shows the dogs currently in our pounds. If you don't find a match for your dog please phone us to check, as the information below may need updating. The information is updated each Council working day.
Dogs currently in Cambridge Pound:
| Date | Breed / Description | Colour | Sex | Location Found | Owner Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/07/19 | Pointer | White/black | Female | Cooper Crescent | Unknown |
Dogs currently in Kihikihi Pound:
| Date | Breed / Description | Colour | Sex | Location Found | Owner Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/07/19 | mixed breed pups x2 | Tan and white | Female | Fairview Road | Owner known |
| 28/06/19 | Foxy x | Tri coloured | Male | Rickit Road | Owner unknown |
| 28/06/19 | GSHP | Brown/white | Male | Jary Road | Owner known |
| 24/06/19 | Dogo Argentino x | White/black | Male | ? | Owner known |
| 23/06/19 | Pitbull x | Tan/white | Male | Parallel Road | Owner unknown |
| 17/05/19 | Goat | White | Male | Bond Road | Owner unknown |
If your dog has been impounded, please phone our customer support staff to arrange collection on 0800 WAIPADC (0800 924 723).
Fees
There is an impounding fee as well as a charge for each day a dog is kept at the pound:
- Sustenance charge per day: $10
- Initial impounding fee: $70
- Each subsequent impounding within the same registration year: $100
If your dog is not currently registered or microchipped, a registration and microchip fee will also apply.
Collection
Please contact our customer support staff to arrange collection of your dog. They will notify you of any fees that are required to be paid at the office, prior to picking up your dog from the pound. Office hours are:
- 8.00am - 5.00pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
- 9.00am - 5.00pm Wednesday
Once all fees have been paid, impounded dogs are generally released on weekdays at the following times:
- 8:30am - 9.00am
- 4.00pm - 4:30pm
If you cannot collect your dog during these times, we are able to meet owners outside these hours by appointment.
