Animals Currently In the Pound

Leeton Shire Council Rehoming Organisation Number is R251000161

Leeton Shire Council carries out subsidised microchipping all year round. The cost is $30.00 for one animal and $22.00 for two or more animals.

Owners are responsible for their animal in relation to the Companion Animals Act and may be liable for any breaches that may have occurred in relation to the Act. Click on the link to find the relevant legislation. 

NSW Legislation 

Dogs are kept at the Leeton Shire Council Impounding Facility for the minimum of 14 days for an animal that has been microchipped and a minimum of 7 days for animals without microchips.

You can claim your animal by:

• Contacting Council and;

• Bringing a form of identification to collect the animal. Council officers will make every effort to find the owner of the dog or cat and arrange for the owner to collect it.

• When you collect your pet from the Leeton Shire Council Impounding Facility you will be required to pay a release fee of $39.00 and any additional fees to cover the time your pet has spent in the facility. If you are a resident of NSW, you will also be required to microchip and register your dog if not already registered.