Ku-ring-gai Pound
Adopt, don’t shop! Consider one of our loving pound animals in need of a home, as your next family member.
Thornleigh Vet Hospital acts as the Animal Pound for Ku-ring-gai Council.
Please note we are not the pound for the Hornsby Shire.
This means that all stray dogs or cats found within the Ku-ring-gai Council area by members of the public or the Council rangers are transported to our vet hospital. Once they arrive their health is assessed (and first aid provided if necessary) and they are placed in our secure holding yards and given appropriate shelter, food and water. All microchipped animals will be held for 14 days prior to release for rehoming and all animals that are not microchipped will be held for 7 days. During this time every effort is made to find the owner of the animal. Impounding fees apply if you pick up your pet within this time – please see below “Collecting your animal from pound”
Once this holding period has ceased the animal undergoes a behavioural and physical assessment for rehoming, appropriate treatments are provided and they become part of our adoption program. Please note every effort is made to avoid euthanasia of pound animals and we do not set time limits on how long animals are available for adoption before they run out of time. We work with a number of local and greater Sydney rescue groups who often aid in rehoming our pound animals.
Please see below for animals available for adoption..
Our adoption fee includes up-to-date vaccinations, desexing and microchipping. In some cases medical conditions may have been treated and all ongoing medical issues will be discussed at the time of adoption. All veterinary care beyond the date of the adoption is the responsibility of the new owner (with the exception of desexing if the animal was too young to be desexed at the time of adoption).
In addtion to the profiles below, more information on some of the animals available for adoption
can be found on our YouTube channel.
Surrenders
Surrenders require an appointment so please make a booking by calling 9484 2166.
Animals within the Ku-ring-gai Council may be surrendered to us if ownership is no longer possible. Please note a fee applies and proof of ownership must be provided. Before surrendering we suggest:
- Checking with the NSW Animal Registry to ensure their microchipping details are in your name.
- Attempting rehoming if possible through friends, family and, if appropriate social media.
- Speaking to your vet about any other available avenues.
- Providing us with details of the pet so we can assist in rehoming.
IMPORTANT - PLEASE NOTE
Upon surrendering animals are immediately the property of Ku-ring-gai Animal Pound and will be assessed for rehoming by trained veterinary staff. In some instances rehoming is not possible and euthanasia is the only viable option (e.g. extreme aggression, unmanageable medical conditions or whereby the animal is suffering beyond control). Owners must be aware of this possibility prior to surrender.
Collecting your animal
from pound
Please call the pound on 9484 2166 and confirm your pet is at the pound and when you will be coming to collect it. Please ensure you bring your driver’s license or some other form of photo I.D. as proof of identity. You may also need to bring other relevant documents e.g. desexing certificate.
Please note collections are only available during vet opening hours.
Hornsby Pound
If you reside in the Hornsby Shire you will need to contact the Hornsby Shire Pound Service which is located at the Hawkesbury Companion Animal Shelter, 10 Mulgrave Rd, Mulgrave 2756. Ph 4560 4644 or companionanimal@hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au
Fees
| Dog Impound and release (first 24 hours) | $59 |
|---|---|
| Dog Impound Board (per 24 hours) | $36 |
| Cat Impound and release (first 24 hours) | $36 |
| Cat Impound Board (per 24 hours) | $23.50 |
| Cat Registration Fee | $50 |
| Cat Annual Permit Fee (not desexed > 4 months old) | $80 |
| Dog Registration fee (desexed by 6 months old) | $60 |
| Dog Registration fee (desexed by 6 months old) Pensioner | $26 |
| Dog Registration fee (not desexed by 6 months old) | $216 |
| Dog surrender fee | $85 |
| Cat surrender fee | $45 |
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Cat Adoption fees < 6 months old 6months to 10 years > 10 years |
$230 $190 $80 |
|
Dog Adoption fees < 6 months old 6months to 7 years > 7 years |
$400 $280 $180 |
Note to claim reduced fees, owner must show relevant documentation (e.g. desexing certificate, pensioner card or breeder card).
The Truth About Pounds – Debunking the Misconceptions
Animal pounds often get a bad rap and it’s usually because people don’t understand how they’re run. Don’t let misconceptions about them influence your decision to consider a pound as a viable option when looking for a furry family member.
In this article we explore and debunk the ten most common misconceptions about pounds. We encourage you to share it with anyone you know who’s looking for a new pet, and we hope that you’ll consider Ku-ring-gai Pound as an ideal place to find your next pet.
Learn More: Top 10 Misconceptions about Animal Pounds
