IMPOUNDED ANIMALS
If not claimed by the owner, animals with no identifying microchip or tag will be held for three days only, identified animals will be held for five days only. Following these time periods, ownership reverts to Council and Council may deal with the animal in accordance with the Local Law.
Please contact Council during business hours (8.45am to 4.45pm weekdays) if an animal belongs to you and you would like to arrange release.
Impound 1161
Tabby cat. Picked up on Back St, Lakeland on Monday 18 May 2026 If this cat...
Impound 1153
Male, brown crossbreed. Picked up on May Street Cooktown, on Wednesday 13 May...
Impound 1150
Female, black and white healer cross. Picked up on Pryde Street Cooktown, on...
Impound 1141
Male, ginger domestic medium hair kitty. Picked up by a member of the public...
Impound 1138
Female, white patchy crossbreed. Picked up on Walker Street Cooktown, on...
Reporting Animal Cruelty
We do not have any jurisdiction over animal cruelty or complaints about animal welfare. All of these matters need to be raised with Animal Cruelty and Animal Welfare, which is governed by the RSPCA. If you have any concerns regarding animal cruelty or the welfare of an animal please report this to the RSPCA.