The Animal Management Facility reopened on 27 September 2025.
If you are looking for a lost dog, you can also place your lost pet on the Canberra Lost Pet Database facebook page.
We seek to re-home all animals at the Animal Management Facility that are not claimed by their owners, from sheep to kittens. All dogs and cats purchased from us are required to be lifetime registered.
If you are interested in adopting a cat please ring our Animal Management Facility on 6285 6269 to make an appointment.
We are currently not accepting cash payments and are only accepting payment by card.
For emergencies, such as dog attacks, call 1300 735 025.
Cost
When you purchase them they will either be desexed or the cost of desexing will be included in the fee. You will receive a voucher to take to a local vet to have the animal operated on. All animals adopted from our animal management facility receive free lifetime registration.
Prices
Dogs
Desexed - Cost is $270 and includes:
- C3 Vaccination
- Microchip
- Worming
- Flea Treatment
Non Desexed - Cost is $450 and includes:
- Desexing at one of the local vet clinics
- C3 Vaccination
- Microchip
- Worming
- Flea Treatment
Cats
Desexed - cost is $185 and includes:
- F3 Vaccination
- Microchip
- Worming
- Flea Treatment
Non Desexed - cost is $420 and includes:
- Desexing at one of the local vet clinics
- F3 Vaccination
- Microchip
- Worming
- Flea Treatment
Find a lost pet
If your pet has gone missing, you can view animals picked-up by our rangers online below or visit the animal management facility, located on Ellerton Drive and Old Sydney Road, Queanbeyan. You can also place your lost pet on the Canberra Lost Pet Database facebook page.
Please be aware that pet owners have a range of responsibilities under the Companion Animals Act NSW 1998. There are also a number of factors to consider when thinking about getting a pet.
Rehoming Organisation Number
Council's Rehoming Organisation Number is: R251000189
9 Result(s) Found
#200 "Tinkerbell" Pound Name
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Found on 03 June 2026
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Council Reference Number
:
#200
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Location Found
:
Handed into Queanbeyan Pound
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Breed
:
DSH
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Colour
:
Tabby
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Sex
:
Female
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Desexed
:
No
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Microchip Number
:
N/C
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Additional Info
:
Lost and looking for owners, handed into Queanbeyan Pound on 02/06/2026, may be available for adoption from 09/06/2026. Please call ASAP if you own this cat.
Tagged as: , Cat
Betty #249
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Found on 01 June 2026
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Council Reference Number
:
#249
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Breed
:
Cattle dog mix
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Colour
:
Tri colour
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Sex
:
Female
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Desexed
:
Yes
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Microchip Number
:
991001006090266
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Additional Info
:
Meet Betty!
Sweet Kelpie x Heeler, aged 2–4 years and weighing 19.5kg. Gentle, affectionate and well-mannered, she gets along with most other dogs and loves her people. Betty would suit a loving home with no cats, where she can enjoy walks, cuddles and plenty of care. Adoption fee of $450 (all vetwork completed) https://www.petrescue.com.au/listings/1186202
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Available for Adoption
:
Yes
Tagged as: , Dog
#198 Luna
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Found on 01 June 2026
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Council Reference Number
:
198
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Location Found
:
Handed into WQVH
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Breed
:
DSH
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Colour
:
Black/white
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Sex
:
Female
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Desexed
:
Yes
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Microchip Number
:
991001006090804
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Additional Info
:
Lost and looking for owners, handed into WQVH on 29/05/2026, may be available for adoption from 12/06/2026. Please call ASAP if you own this cat.
Tagged as: , Cat
#199 "Shadow" Pound Name
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Found on 01 June 2026
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Council Reference Number
:
199
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Location Found
:
Tourist Hotel Queanbeyan
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Breed
:
DSH
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Colour
:
Tabby/white
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Sex
:
Female
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Desexed
:
No
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Microchip Number
:
N/A
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Additional Info
:
Lost and looking for owners, found at The Tourist Hotel Queanbeyan and brought to the pound on 01/06/2026, may be available for adoption from 08/06/2026. Please call ASAP if you own this cat.
Tagged as: , Cat
#247 "Benny" Pound Name
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Found on 29 May 2026
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Council Reference Number
:
#247
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Location Found
:
Braidwood Vet
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Breed
:
Cocker Spaniel
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Colour
:
Tan/white
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Sex
:
Male
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Desexed
:
No
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Microchip Number
:
N/A
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Additional Info
:
Lost and looking for owners, handed to Braidwood Vet on 29/05/2026, will be sent to rescue when holding period is complete on 05/06/2026. We will not be accepting expressions of interest at this time due to medical concerns. Please call ASAP if you own this dog.
Tagged as: , Dog
Shaun the Merino Ram
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Found on 18 May 2026
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Breed
:
Merino
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Colour
:
White
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Sex
:
Male
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Desexed
:
No
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Additional Info
:
Shaun is available for sale via expression of interest - https://qprc.snapforms.com.au/form/expression-of-interest---animals
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Available for Adoption
:
Yes
Tagged as: , Livestock
#159 Samuel
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Found on 21 April 2026
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Council Reference Number
:
159
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Breed
:
DSH
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Colour
:
Black & White
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Sex
:
Male
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Desexed
:
No
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Microchip Number
:
991001006090243
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Additional Info
:
Kitten ready for adoption. Fee $420 includes desexing, first vaccination, flea/worm treatment, microchip, and NSW registration. Desexing is pre-booked by council when the kitten reaches 1kg; voucher provided. Can live as a solo cat but would love a cat friend at home. Indoor-only homes. Please call to book in a meet and greet, applications will apply and the most suitable home will be chosen.
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Available for Adoption
:
Yes
Tagged as: , Cat
Penny
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Found on 01 March 2026
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Breed
:
Chicken
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Sex
:
Female
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Additional Info
:
Remmy & Penny are friendly hens looking for a loving pet home together. They enjoy being handled and would love to join other hens. Pets only — not for food. Both have been wormed and lice treated. Adoption fee is $25 each. Give these sweet girls a second chance! Call the pound today to meet these sweet girls!
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Available for Adoption
:
Yes
Tagged as: , Livestock
Remmy
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Found on 01 March 2026
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Breed
:
Chicken
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Sex
:
Female
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Desexed
:
No
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Microchip Number
:
No
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Additional Info
:
Remmy & Penny are friendly hens looking for a loving pet home together. They enjoy being handled and would love to join other hens. Pets only — not for food. Both have been wormed and lice treated. Adoption fee is $25 each. Give these sweet girls a second chance! Call the pound today to meet these sweet girls!
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Available for Adoption
:
Yes
Tagged as: , Livestock
Keeping Your Pet Safe
To make sure we can get your pet back to you safely they must be microchipped, registered and your contact details need to be up to date.
Find out about registering and microchipping your pet.
You can also keep your owner’s profile up to date online with the NSW Pet Registry.
Being a Responsible Owner
Pet owners in NSW have a range of responsibilities under the Companion Animals Act.
Find out about your responsibilities as a pet owner.
The animal management facility is located on Old Sydney Road, Queanbeyan (Cnr Ellerton Drive and Old Sydney Road) - View in Google maps
Monday to Friday 10am-12pm, or 1-4pm
Saturdays between 10am and 12pm
If you are unable to visit during these times please call us on 6285 6269 to make an appointment.
Call the facility: 02 6285 6269
Email the facility: animalinfo@qprc.nsw.gov.au
The facility is staffed by Council rangers and they are responsible for:
- Operating and managing the pound
- Enforcement of the Companion Animals Act 1998 and Impounding Act 1993
- School education programs
- Responding to domestic animal complaints
- Seizing roaming and nuisance animals
- Microchipping and registration.