Report a lost pet
MelSafe keep a record of any dogs and cats reported by their owners as being lost. MelSafe are able to match details from these reports with any dog or cat that may either be reported as found or impounded.
To ensure your lost dog or cat can be returned to you as soon as possible please ensure they are wearing a collar and tags as well as keeping their microchip details up to date.
To report your pet missing please contact the City on 9364 0666 or report a lost animal online. You may also like to notify local vets or surrounding Local Governments.
Please note the lost animal will only be kept on record for one month. It is the owners responsibility to notify of any changes of circumstance to the animal.Dog release
The below fees are applicable for the release of a dog:
- Release of Registered Dog - $65.00
- Release of Unregistered Dog - $95.00 plus registration fee
- Sustenance and Maintenance for a Dog in a Pound - $20.00 per day
- Microchipping of a dog - $50.00
All dogs released from the pound must be registered and microchipped.
If a dog is not claimed within seven days from the date of impoundment, the dog will be assessed for its suitability to be rehomed by an independent animal rescue group.
The Pound can be contacted by appointment only Monday to Friday, 8:30AM – 5PM, excluding Public Holidays. Please attend the City of Melville Civic Centre, 10 Almondbury Road, Booragoon, prior to collection to book appointment and to settle outstanding account.
Lost animals
Please see below for any animals currently in our pound. Please note, if there are no images listed below, there are no new pets in the pound.
Date: 5/01/2026
Location: Kitchener rd, Melville
Breed: DSH
Colour: Black
Sex: Male
Pen: MO99
Collar: none
Other:
Date: 30/12/2025
Location: Bull Creek
Breed: Poodle x (Smoodle)
Colour: Cream/white
Sex: Male
Pen: 2
Collar: none
Other: only has 3 legs
Time: 1340hrs
Location: Clause Street, Willagee
Breed: Sharpei cross
Colour: Brindle
Sex: Female
Pen: 3
Other: Has microchip