We respond to reports of dogs that are roaming or at large. Collected dogs will be taken to Nillumbik Regional Pound.
All impounded dogs must be collected within 8 days.
Registered dogs
If your dog is microchipped or wearing its Banyule registration tag, we will try to reunite it with you first, before we bring it to the pound.
If you are not home or are uncontactable, we will leave you a message advising that your dog has been taken to the pound. This information will include the pound’s location.
Unregistered dogs
Any dog not wearing a registration tag or without a microchip will be taken to the pound.
Collecting your dog
To collect your dog from the pound, you must:
- contact Nillumbik Pound at 9433 3111 between 9am to 3pm weekdays to schedule an appointment time for collection
- ensure your dog is registered
- pay the impound fee payment at a Banyule customer service centre or by contacting us on 9490 4222
- go to Nillumbik Pound at your scheduled appointment time of collection along with proof of ownership, valid registration and your receipt of fee payment.
Release and impound fees
At the time of animal collection, you will be charged release fees in addition to the impound fee.
Your dog will not be released until all fees have been paid.
| Days in pound |
Impound fee (no cash is accepted) |
|
1
|
$150
|
|
2
|
$225
|
|
3
|
$300
|
|
4
|
$375
|
|
5
|
$450
|
|
6
|
$525
|
|
7
|
$600
|
| 8 |
$675 |