Losing a pet
Easily identify your pet
This list below will help you:
- what size, breed, colour and age is your pet?
- when was the last time you saw your pet?
- is your pet microchipped? What is the microchip number?
- is your pet registered? What is the registration number?
- does your pet have a name tag?
- does your pet have any distinctive marks?
Who to call first
At first point, call Council and provide them with information on your pet.
For lost cats and dogs, call the Lost Dogs Home.
Phone 9329 2755.
2 Gracie Street, North Melbourne.
For lost cats, call the Cat Protection Society.
Phone 9434 7155.
200 Elder Street, Greensborough.
Other places to call
Neighbouring Councils:
- Darebin City Council, phone 9230 4444
- Hume City Council, phone 9205 2200
- Melbourne City Council, phone 9658 9658 and
- Moonee Valley Council, phone 9243 8888.
What else can I do?
- Ask your neighbours if they have seen your pet.
- Put a letter in their mailbox (DOC 21Kb) if no one is home.
- Put up signs around your neighbourhood, except for on street poles. Please remove signs once your pet is located.
Prevent your pet getting lost
Make sure you:
- microchip your pet
- register your pet
- put name tags on your pet with a contact telephone number
- check fences and gates so your pet cannot escape, and
- keep your pet inside at night.
Files
- A sample letter (DOC 21Kb) to put in your neighbours' letter boxes
