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We are responsible for control of dogs and stock. If you have queries or complaints regarding other types of animal, there is some information here, or you can contact the SPCA or Petphone directly.

What counts as stock?

Stock includes horses, asses, mules, cattle, deer, alpacas and small animals, sheep, goats, pigs

Impounded stock

We keep details of all impounded stock in our Animal Impounding Register. The Impounding Register can be viewed at the Animal Control office. If your animal is not listed, we can add it as a lost animal. You can also check with the SPCA and Petphone. If we have your animal in impound, you can come and check it is actually yours before paying any fees due. You have to pay any fees before we can release the animal to you. Your receipt becomes your release certificate. You will also need to arrange a collection time with us.

Dunedin Stock Impound

Turn left off George Street onto Duke Street. This will become Malvern Street. When you see a playground, you will find the stock impound paddock across the road.

Mosgiel Stock Impound

From Gordon Road, turn into Bush Rd and then right into Carlyle Rd (5th on right). The pound is on the left at the old yards.

Cats

We can only provide you with a cat trap if you live in DCC rental housing. For any other information about cat traps or to report a problem with a cat, please contact the SPCA.

Other animals

If you see any animal caught in a trap, contact us and we can deal with it. If you find or wish to make a complaint about any other types of animal, please contact either the SPCA or Petphone directly.

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Fees related to stock impounding

The fees listed below are for the 2007-2008 period and may be subject to change.

Large stock impounding	Fee
First impounding	$35.00
Second impounding	$58.00
Third impounding	$85.00

Small stock impounding	Fee
First impounding	$7.00
Second impounding	$14.00
Third impounding	$21.00

Sustenance (per day)	Fee
Horse, cattle, deer	$7.00
Asses, mules, pigs	$3.50
Sheep, goats	$2.30

Droving	Fee
Vehicles per km (minimum charge $5.65)	$1.50
Staff costs (per hour)	$40.00