Please note, all charges are GST inclusive unless indicated otherwise.
Animal Control - Dog Impoundment Fees
| Description | 2025/26 (GST incl.) |
|---|---|
| First impoundment in a 12 month period – Dog microchipped | $100.00 |
| First impoundment in a 12 month period – Dog not wearing tag/not microchipped | $140.00 |
| Second impoundment in a 12 month period | $118.00 |
| Third impoundment in a 12 month period – Dog wearing tag (2 plus $200 infringement may apply) | $129.00 |
| Daily sustenance | $18.00 |
| Micro-chipping fee – Pound | $60.00 |
| Micro-chipping fee – community | $60.00 |
| Surrender | $50.00 |
| Seizure | $61.00 |
| Barking collar hire (Hire $30.00 & Bond $30.00) | $60.00 |
| Adoption from Pound | $140.00 |
| After hours fee | $31.00 |
| Animals Seized under Local Government Act 2002 | |
| Sustenance Fee per animal | $18 per day per animal |
1 Second impoundment also results in a micro-chipping charge of $60.00 per dog.
2 Third impoundment may result in a $200.00 infringement for failing to control a dog.
Appropriate impounding fee applies to dogs returned home by an Animal Control Officer.
Unregistered dog - above fees plus appropriate registration and microchipping charges.
Animal Control - Impounding Fees (other than dogs)
| Description | 2025/26 (GST incl.) |
|---|---|
| Rangers charge out rate | $100.00 per hour |
| Travel per km | 1.20 |
To be charged at the actual charge out rate per hour or part thereof plus any other costs including travel and impounding fees and a 25% administration fee.
Last updated: 01 Jul 2025