What happens when the council picks up a dog wandering at large?

What Happens When We Pick Up A Dog Wandering At Large?

When a Community Safety Officer picks up a dog found wandering at large, every effort is made to find and contact the owner of that dog quickly and return the dog home. This becomes very difficult if the dog has no ID tag or registration disc, is not microchipped, the microchip details are not up-to-date, or if the dog is not registered. If you find a dog wandering at large (without its owner): • Phone 84081111 to let us know a dog is wandering at large and the location. • Please contain it in a front yard if the dog is safe to approach and you feel comfortable doing so A Community Safety Officer will respond as soon as possible.

If your dog has been picked up: If your dog is found wandering at large, and we are unable to get in touch with you, we need to impound your dog with the Animal Welfare League (AWL). The following is the process required to collect your impounded dog. 1. Prove that the dog is yours. In the absence of an up-to-date microchip or dog registration disc that confirms the dog is yours, you will need to attend the AWL to firmly establish the dog belongs to you. 2. Attend the Civic Centre (72 Woodville Road, Woodville SA 5011). You need to present to the Civic Centre with current ID (drivers licence) to verify your identity and address, and to pay the processing fees. Please note that your dog cannot be released unless it is registered. If this needs to be done, there will be an additional registration fee to pay and registration form to complete. Once the fees have been paid, you will be given a release form.

3. Return to the AWL.

Return to the AWL with the release form to collect your dog.

Animal Welfare League: Address: 19 Cormack Road, Wingfield Opening Hours: 10am to 4pm daily, including public holidays for dog collections The AWL acts as a care facility only and has no involvement in the pick up or impounding of your dog. All enquiries regarding the impounding of your dog need to be directed to the Council.

How do I claim my dog on Weekends and Public Holidays? Contact us on 84081111 and leave your name and contact details with the afterhours call centre operator. An Officer will contact you to arrange collection. You will still be required to provide identification and address, and pay the outstanding fees before your dog is released. Your dog must be registered before it is released.