Animals - Useful Resources

Emergencies

  • Contained dog pickups
  • Dog attacks

All calls should be directed to Local Laws Department on 9518 3445 or 9518 3446.

If you have found a dog or cat that is wearing a City of Monash registration tag, please ensure that you record the number displayed and let the pager service know the number. An officer will try to locate the owner for you to contact.

If you live in a council area other than Monash and the owner cannot be located, please contact your local council to arrange collection of the dog.

Monash Animal Management Officers can only collect animals in Monash, and have no jurisdiction to operate in the areas of other councils.

RSPCA

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

The RSPCA provides animal management services on behalf of Council including cat and dog registration, impounding of dogs, cats and livestock, ranger services and information and education.

RSPCA website: www.rspcavic.org

All enquiries 9518 3446. This number can also be used after hours.

Lost Animals

Any animal Council's Rangers pick up are taken to the pound at the RSPCA. If you have lost an animal call the RSPCA on 9224 2222, and phone Council's animal management department to leave your details. If your animal is found, Council will notify you.

If you have found an animal, contact Council's Animal Management Department.

RSPCA website - Lost and Found:
Animals for Adoption at RSPCA Headquarters, East Burwood

Wildlife Shelter

South Oakleigh Wildlife shelter
Michele Phillips
Contact: 0411 600 591
www.sows.org.au

Wishbone Foundation

The Wishbone Foundation is a newly created not-for-profit specialising in the provision of pet care to people who are elderly, chronically ill or disabled. The foundation provides services such as health care, walking, training, grooming, and respite care with the support of sponsors and volunteers.

Website: www.thewishbonefoundation.org

Wishbone also provides everyday Australians with the chance to show they care, and to make a difference in the live of the pets and their owners by becoming a volunteer.

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Last updated: 22 February 2011

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