Missing pet
If your pet is missing, call the City of Whittlesea Pound to see if it has been impounded.
You can also check the Lost animals in the City of Whittlesea Facebook page to see if your pet has been handed in to the shelter.
City of Whittlesea Pound
Location
335 O'Herns Road (extension of Findon Road)
Epping VIC 3076
P: 9408 7356
Opening hours
Monday to Saturday: 10am-4pm
Sunday and public holidays: 9am-12pm
Closed on Christmas Day and Good Friday
Collecting your pet from the pound
You can collect your lost pet from the pound for a fee during opening hours (you'll need to bring proof of your pet's current animal registration to have your pet released).
We keep animals that we find at our Epping pound for 8 days before relocating them to the RSPCA at Pearcedale or Burwood.
Other ways to find your lost pet
If you pet is not at the pound, RSPCA Victoria offers more advice on finding your lost pet.
Found a lost or stray pet
If you find or sight a stray or wandering/roaming animal contact us on 9217 2170 for instructions (outside of business hours, you'll be directed through to our after-hours service).
Be careful when approaching stray animals, they may be afraid and attack. If the animal is friendly, check it for an identification tag and contact the owner.