Lost pets

We understand how upsetting it can be when a pet goes missing. We want to help reunite you with your animal. Here’s what to do if you lose your pet.

If your pet is missing

Step 1.Check your property 

If you can't find your pet, check your house and yard carefully including every hiding place you can think of.

Step 2.Check your neighbourhood

Look in the streets and parks around your home. Ask your neighbours if they have seen your pet and ask them to check their garden for you.

Step 3.Contact the wat djerring Animal Facility

The wat djerring Animal Welfare Facility takes care of lost pets in our community. Get in touch see if they have your pet.

Phone: 03 8401 6200

Email: animalfacility@whittlesea.vic.gov.au

Step 4.Search the wat djerring Lost Pet Database 

We keep a record of all lost pets in our care. Search and view photos to see if we have your pet at the wat djerring Animal Welfare Facility.

Search for your lost pet

Step 5.Check the wat djerring Facebook page

We share images of the lost pets in our care. To search for your missing pet, visit our Facebook page.

Step 6.List your pet as missing on social media

Community Facebook pages like the Lost Pets North and Inner Suburbs can help you reunite with your pet.

Step 7.Submit a lost pet form

Notify us that your pet is missing by filling in our online form.

If we have your pet, we're so excited to be able to reunite you. Here's what you need to know.

  • You can collect you pet for a fee during opening hours.
  • We prefer appointments but we will accept walk ins during opening hours.
  • You'll need to bring proof of your pet's current animal registration to have your pet released.

To learn more, visit the wat djerring Animal Facility page.

We're sorry we can't reunite you right now, but don't lose hope. Follow all the steps we outlined and keep checking to see if your pet turns up.

The RSPCA also offers more advice on finding your lost pet.

We wish you the best of luck in finding your pet.

Things you can do to avoid losing your pet.

  • Microchip and register your dog or cat so we can locate you if your pet is found.
  • Put name tags on your pet with a contact phone number.
  • Check fences so your pet cannot escape.
  • Keep gates closed.
  • Keep your pet inside at night.

Contact Us

Phone

03 8401 6200

Email

animalfacility@whittlesea.vic.gov.au

Location

wat djerring Animal Facility
20 Companion Place
Epping
3076
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