Melton Pound

Melton City Council operates a comprehensive animal management program that includes a secure animal pound for stray, surrendered or confiscated animals and a focus on animal welfare, owner reunification and community safety. Guided by the Domestic Animals Act 1994 and the Domestic Animal Management Plan (DAMP) 2026–2029, the council’s pound shelters impounded animals while staff conduct welfare checks, facilitate reunions with owners via microchip and registration data, and help rehome animals through adoption processes. The council also accepts surrendered animals and maintains procedures to ensure humane care and compliance with legal standards. Beyond impoundment and rehoming, the council prioritises education and enforcement: it runs community awareness programs to promote responsible pet ownership, enforces registration, microchipping and pet limit rules, and undertakes compliance activities to protect both animals and residents. The service is aimed at community members who need assistance with lost, stray or surrendered animals and those seeking to adopt, register or microchip their pets. Overall, the pound forms part of Melton City Council’s commitment to safe, caring and efficient animal management for the local community.