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
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
Shar Pei
Found on 29 April 2025
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Council Reference Number
:
10990
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Location Found
:
Havelock Avenue
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Colour
:
Red
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Sex
:
Male
Tagged as: , Dog
Labrador Retriever
Found on 29 April 2025
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Council Reference Number
:
10989
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Location Found
:
Takaro Park
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Colour
:
Black
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Sex
:
Male
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Desexed
:
No
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Additional Info
:
12 years old.
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
Bull Terrier Cross
Found on 28 April 2025
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Council Reference Number
:
10986
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Location Found
:
Cecil Place
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Colour
:
Brindle & White
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Sex
:
Female
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Additional Info
:
Adult dog.
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
Springer Spaniel
Found on 15 April 2025
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Council Reference Number
:
10979
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Location Found
:
Kaimanawa Street
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Colour
:
White & Brown
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Sex
:
Male
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Desexed
:
No
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Additional Info
:
Adult dog.
Tagged as: , Dog
Five playful puppies looking for their forever homes!
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Found on 02 April 2025
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Council Reference Number
:
10948
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Breed
:
Staffy Cross
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Additional Info
:
If you've been thinking about welcoming a puppy into your whānau, this is your opportunity. We've got five in our shelter who are now three months old and ready to meet their new families. Aren't they the cutest? Boys, girls, different colours... all sweethearts who are eager to please, with bundles of energy. If you're interested, fill in our form to come and meet them and choose your favourite.
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Available for Adoption
:
Yes
Tagged as: , Dog
Staffy Cross
Found on 01 April 2025
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Council Reference Number
:
10969
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Location Found
:
Exeter Crescent
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Colour
:
Tan & White
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Sex
:
Female
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Additional Info
:
Adult dog.
Tagged as: , Dog
Mai
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Found on 27 March 2025
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Council Reference Number
:
10881
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Breed
:
Neapolitan Mastiff Cross
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Colour
:
Black & White
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Sex
:
Female
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Desexed
:
No
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Additional Info
:
Beautiful Mai has a heart as big as her! Around nine months old, this playful girl is super affectionate and eager to please. She's well mannered and gets along well with the other dogs at the shelter. She likes to chase a toy but needs to be taught to bring it back! And enjoys chilling out when playtime is over.
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Available for Adoption
:
Yes
Tagged as: , Dog