Lost Dogs 

Shellharbour City Council is the local impounding authority under the Companion Animals Act 1998. We may seize dogs under certain circumstances. 

How to claim your pet

1. Pay the fees

You will need to make arrangements with Council to pay any fees before your pet can be released.

Fees can be paid at the Shellharbour Civic Centre customer service desk, alternatively you can pay over the phone on (02) 4221 6111 or complete our Animal Return form for a Shellharbour City Council Officer to organise your pets return.

If you have difficulty paying please or if you require financial hardship assistance, contact us on (02) 4221 6111.

See our Fees and Charges webpage for details.

If your pet is not already microchipped and registered you will need to pay all registration fees prior to your animals return. See the NSW Government's current registration fees.

2. Proof of Ownership

Animals can only be returned to the owner in person or an appointed agent. 

You will need to provide personal identification that matches the ownership information recorded in the animal’s registration and microchip details. 

If your animal is not microchipped or registered, you will need to provide a statutory declaration confirming your ownership claim before we can release your pet.

3. Returning your animal

Once you have made arrangements to pay any outstanding fees and charges, notify our Council staff on (02) 4221 6111 or complete our Animal Return form, to arrange to be reunited with your pet by Council Officers. 

All dogs looking for a new home can be adopted for a fee which includes microchipping, desexing, vaccination, health check, and registration for life. (Note: fees may vary depending on individual dog's circumstances). You can view all regulation and compliance fees and charges here.

Zoro

 

  • Impound Number: SCC-0725-7306
  • Date found: 11 July 2025
  • Location found: Shellharbour City Centre
  • Breed: American Staffy
  • Colour: Tan & White
  • Sex: Male
  • Age: 1 year

 

Zoro is available for immediate adoption (Adoption fee applies).

 

Register your interest to adopt
Register your interest to adopt Nora* here, or you can contact Council on (02) 4221 6111 and speak to one of our friendly team members.

All our adopted animals come microchipped, desexed, vaccinated, wormed/tick/flea treated and health checked.

Nora*

 

  • Impound Number: SCC-0725-9449
  • Date found: 11 July 2025
  • Location found: Albion Park
  • Breed: German Shepherd
  • Colour: Black & Tan
  • Sex: Female
  • Age: Approx. 1 year

 

Nora* is available for adoption on 18 July 2025 (Adoption fee applies).

 

Register your interest to adopt
Register your interest to adopt Nora* here, or you can contact Council on (02) 4221 6111 and speak to one of our friendly team members.

All our adopted animals come microchipped, desexed, vaccinated, wormed/tick/flea treated and health checked.

Navy*

 

  • Impound Number: SCC-0725-9454
  • Date found: 11 July 2025
  • Location found: Albion Park
  • Breed: German Shepherd
  • Colour: Black & Tan
  • Sex: Male
  • Age: Approx. 1 year

 

Navy* is available for adoption on 18 July 2025 (Adoption fee applies).

 

Register your interest to adopt
Register your interest to adopt Navy* here, or you can contact Council on (02) 4221 6111 and speak to one of our friendly team members.

All our adopted animals come microchipped, desexed, vaccinated, wormed/tick/flea treated and health checked.

Lila*

 

  • Impound Number: SCC-0725-7275
  • Date found: 9 July 2025
  • Location found: Warilla
  • Breed: American Staffy X Bull Terrier
  • Colour: White
  • Sex: Female
  • Age: Approx. 3 years

 

Lila* is available for adoption on 16 July 2025 (Adoption fee applies).

 

Register your interest to adopt
Register your interest to adopt Lila* here, or you can contact Council on (02) 4221 6111 and speak to one of our friendly team members.

All our adopted animals come microchipped, desexed, vaccinated, wormed/tick/flea treated and health checked.

Xena

 

  • Impound Number: SCC-0725-6620
  • Date found: 9 July 2025
  • Location found: Warilla
  • Breed: America Staffy
  • Colour: Grey & White
  • Sex: Female
  • Age: 4 years

 

Xena is available for adoption on 1 August 2025 (Adoption fee applies).

 

Register your interest to adopt
Register your interest to adopt Xena here, or you can contact Council on (02) 4221 6111 and speak to one of our friendly team members.

 

All our adopted animals come microchipped, desexed, vaccinated, wormed/tick/flea treated and health checked.

Levi*

 

  • Impound Number: SCC-0725-7267
  • Date found: 6 July 2025
  • Location found: Barrack Heights
  • Breed: American Staffy X German Shepherd
  • Colour: Brown Sable
  • Sex: Male
  • Age: Less than 1 year

 

Levi* is available for adoption on 13 July 2025. (Adoption fees may apply).

 

Register your interest to adopt

Register your interest to adopt Levi* here, or you can contact Council on (02) 4221 6111 and speak to one of our friendly team members.

 

All our adopted animals come microchipped, desexed, vaccinated, wormed/tick/flea treated and health checked.

Cosmo

 

  • Impound Number: SCC-1224-0640
  • Date found: 18 December 2024
  • Location found: Barrack Heights
  • Breed: American Bulldog
  • Colour: Tan & White
  • Sex: Male
  • Age: 3 years

 

Cosmo is available for immediate adoption (Adoption fees may apply).

 

Register your interest to adopt

Register your interest to adopt Cosmo here, or you can contact Council on (02) 4221 6111 and speak to one of our friendly team members.

 

All our adopted animals come microchipped, desexed, vaccinated, wormed/tick/flea treated and health checked.

Missy*

 

  • Impound Number: SCC-0725-9765
  • Date found: 3 July 2025
  • Location found: Warilla
  • Breed: American Staffy
  • Colour: Black & White
  • Sex: Female
  • Age: 1 year

 

Missy* is available for adoption on 28 July 2025 (Adoption fees may apply).

 

Register your interest to adopt

Register your interest to adopt Missy* here, or you can contact Council on (02) 4221 6111 and speak to one of our friendly team members.

All our adopted animals come microchipped, desexed, vaccinated, wormed/tick/flea treated and health checked.

Marley

 

  • Impound Number: SCC-0625-9937
  • Date found: 29 June 2025
  • Location found: Shellharbour
  • Breed: Great Dane X Mastiff
  • Colour: Black
  • Sex: Female
  • Age: 8 years

 

Marley is available for adoption immediately (Adoption fees may apply).

 

Register your interest to adopt

Register your interest to adopt Marley here, or you can contact Council on (02) 4221 6111 and speak to one of our friendly team members.

All our adopted animals come microchipped, desexed, vaccinated, wormed/tick/flea treated and health checked.

Loki*

 

  • Impound Number: SCC-0625-7369
  • Date found: 25 June 2025
  • Location found: Albion Park
  • Breed: Bull Terrier
  • Colour: Brindle
  • Sex: Male
  • Age: Less than 1 year

 

Loki* is available for adoption from 2 July 2025 (Adoption fees may apply).

 

Register your interest to adopt

Register your interest to adopt Loki here, or you can contact Council on (02) 4221 6111 and speak to one of our friendly team members.

All our adopted animals come microchipped, desexed, vaccinated, wormed/tick/flea treated and health checked.

Lola*

 

  • Impound Number: SCC-0625-7084
  • Date found: 20 June 2025
  • Location found: Shell Cove
  • Breed: Beagle
  • Colour: Tri
  • Sex: Female
  • Age: Approx. 10 years 

 

Lola* is available for adoption from 15 July 2025 (Adoption fees may apply).

 

Register your interest to adopt

Register your interest to adopt Lola here, or you can contact Council on (02) 4221 6111 and speak to one of our friendly team members.

All our adopted animals come microchipped, desexed, vaccinated, wormed/tick/flea treated and health checked.

Marlin*

 

  • Impound Number: SCC-0325-7377
  • Date found: 13 March 2025
  • Location found: Shellharbour
  • Breed: Bull Arab X
  • Colour: Black
  • Sex: Male
  • Age: Less than 1 year

 

Marlin* is available for immediate adoption (Adoption fees may apply).

 

Register your interest to adopt

Register your interest to adopt Marlin here, or you can contact Council on (02) 4221 6111 and speak to one of our friendly team members.

 

All our adopted animals come microchipped, desexed, vaccinated, wormed/tick/flea treated and health checked.

Kara

 

  • Impound Number: SCC-0525-7387
  • Date found: 5 May 2025
  • Location found: Shellharbour
  • Breed: Staffy X
  • Colour: Black & White
  • Sex: Female
  • Age: Less than 1 Year

 

Kara is available for immediate adoption (Adoption fee applies).

 

Register your interest to adopt

Register your interest to adopt Kara here, or you can contact Council on (02) 4221 6111 and speak to one of our friendly team members.

 

All our adopted animals come microchipped, desexed, vaccinated, wormed/tick/flea treated and health checked.

Mark

 

  • Impound Number: SCC-0325-7375
  • Date found: 26 March 2025
  • Location found: Warilla
  • Breed: Bull Arab X
  • Colour: Fawn
  • Sex: Male
  • Age: 2 years

 

Mark is available for immediate adoption (Adoption fee applies).

 

Register your interest to adopt

Register your interest to adopt Mark here, or you can contact Council on (02) 4221 6111 and speak to one of our friendly team members.

 

All our adopted animals come microchipped, desexed, vaccinated, wormed/tick/flea treated and health checked.

Last updated : Fri 18 Jul 2025