What happens to stray dogs and cats?
Dogs and cats found wandering in the Shire may be impounded by Council. If identification can be established owners will be notified. Animals that cannot be identified are taken to the pound at: Coldstream (Victorian Animal Aid Trust) Killara Road, Coldstream, (Mel Ref 281 F7) Telephone: 9739-1042 Operating hours: 7 Days 9-5pm Public Holidays – Closed If your animal is lost, or if you find an animal, contact us and we’ll record the details in the lost & found register. Fines may apply when we pick up stray animals. Owners of wandering animals can be fined up to $500.00. In addition, if your animal is taken to the pound a release fee also applies. If the animal is currently registered, and you can provide evidence, the release fee is $100.00. For an unregistered animal this fee is $140.00.
