Lost dogs and dogs for adoption
Is your dog missing? Call us! Our animal management officers may have picked it up. Phone: 06 356 8199
Sometimes dogs go walkabout. As animal lovers, we know that's a scary prospect. Our animal management team respond to all reports of roaming dogs so they may have picked up your dog to keep it safe. It's always a good idea to get in touch with us to check.
If your dog is microchipped and registered and your contact details are up to date, we'll be able to reunite you quickly. If we can't, your dog may be taken to our animal shelter.
The list below identifies dogs that are currently in the shelter. It's updated every week day. From time to time this list may also include livestock, and dogs available for adoption.
What to do if your dog is in the pound
Call us on the number above, and our customer team will advise you what to do next.
Please note, you'll have to pay the pound fees before you visit the pound to pick up your dog. We will only release your dog once we've confirmed it's registered and all fees are paid, and we can't accept payment at the pound.
The pound is located at 115 Tōtara Road, off Maxwells Line in Palmerston North. It is open on Monday to Friday only, for three-and-a-half hours a day:
- between 8.30am and 9.30am
- between 2pm and 4.30pm
Thinking about adopting a dog listed here?
We're so excited you're thinking about rehoming a dog from our pound. Hit the button below to find out more about our adoption process, and to register your interest.
Register your interest
Please note, not all dogs listed on this page are available for rehoming, only those tagged "available for adoption".
16 Result(s) Found
Huntaway
Found on 17 May 2025
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Council Reference Number
:
11007
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Location Found
:
Fitzherbert Avenue
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Colour
:
White & Brown
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Sex
:
Female
Tagged as: , Dog
Shar Pei Cross
Found on 14 May 2025
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Council Reference Number
:
11006
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Location Found
:
Havelock Avenue
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Colour
:
Tan & White
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Sex
:
Male
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Desexed
:
No
Tagged as: , Dog
Pitbull Cross
Found on 13 May 2025
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Council Reference Number
:
11003
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Location Found
:
McGregor Street
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Colour
:
Red
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Desexed
:
No
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Additional Info
:
12 weeks
Tagged as: , Dog
American Bulldog Cross
Found on 13 May 2025
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Council Reference Number
:
11002
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Location Found
:
Gemini Avenue
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Colour
:
Tan & White
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Sex
:
Female
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Desexed
:
No
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Additional Info
:
2 years old.
Tagged as: , Dog
Boxer
Found on 11 May 2025
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Council Reference Number
:
11001
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Location Found
:
Highbury Avenue
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Colour
:
Black & White
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Sex
:
Male
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Desexed
:
No
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Additional Info
:
Four years old.
Tagged as: , Dog
Freda
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Found on 06 May 2025
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Council Reference Number
:
10964
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Breed
:
Mastiff Cross
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Colour
:
Tan
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Sex
:
Female
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Additional Info
:
Freda is the queen of the animal shelter! This beautiful girl has a lovely nature and likes to sit quietly watching over her domain. We haven't noted any negative reactions to other dogs or people. She has a good understanding of basic commands and is eager to please - especially if there are treats involved! Excellent on the lead. She'll be a wonderful companion.
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Available for Adoption
:
Yes
Tagged as: , Dog
Staffy Cross
Found on 03 May 2025
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Council Reference Number
:
10995
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Location Found
:
Roberts Line
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Colour
:
Tan
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Sex
:
Male
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Desexed
:
Yes
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Additional Info
:
2 years old.
Tagged as: , Dog
Bull Terrier
Found on 29 April 2025
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Council Reference Number
:
10991
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Location Found
:
Havelock Avenue
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Colour
:
White
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Sex
:
Female
Tagged as: , Dog
Labrador Cross
Found on 28 April 2025
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Council Reference Number
:
10988
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Location Found
:
Ruahine Street
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Colour
:
Black
Tagged as: , Dog
American Staffordshire Terrier Cross
Found on 19 April 2025
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Council Reference Number
:
10980
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Location Found
:
Guy Avenue
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Breed
:
American Staffordshire Terrier Cross
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Colour
:
Black & White
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Sex
:
Male
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Additional Info
:
2-3 years old
Tagged as: , Dog