Stray Animals on the Northern Beaches
When Your Dog is Found Loose
If your dog is found wandering the streets, it may be picked up by a council ranger or a member of the public. Thanks to local laws restricting loose dogs, the number of accidents and fatalities caused by car collisions has significantly decreased.
When a Council Ranger Picks Up Your Dog
- The ranger will scan your dog’s microchip to obtain your contact details.
- You will receive a phone call, and the ranger may arrange to return your dog directly to your home.
- If the ranger cannot contact you, your dog will be taken to the council holding facility, managed by Northern Beaches Council (1300 434 434).
When a Member of the Public Brings a Dog to PAH
- PAH is no longer the designated Northern Beaches Council Pound.
- If a stray dog is brought to PAH, our team will assist by scanning for a microchip and checking for identification, such as a collar or tag.
- We can check our internal database to contact the owner.
- If the owner retrieves their dog from PAH, we will update their contact details to ensure quicker returns in the future.
What About Stray Cats or Rabbits?
- Stray cats and rabbits should be taken to Collaroy Vet, not PAH.
- Collaroy Vet manages council responsibilities for stray animals on the Northern Beaches.
- If a stray cat is brought to PAH, we can scan for a microchip and help check for identification.
- PAH does not accept stray cats or rabbits. They must be taken to Collaroy Vet (9971 8487) for council processing.
If You Have Lost Your Pet
Follow our Lost Pets Advice to ensure you take all necessary steps to find your pet quickly.
If You Have Found a Pet
- Take the animal to a local vet as soon as possible.
- Contact Collaroy Vet at 9971 8487 or, if they are closed, call NEVS at 9452 2933.
- Post a photo on relevant Facebook pages listed on our Lost Pets Page, but ensure others know the animal is on its way to the vet.
- Do not hold onto the pet while searching for the owner yourself. The fastest and most effective way to reunite a pet with its owner is through microchip scanning.
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