Lost dogs and dogs for adoption
Is your dog missing? Call us! Our animal management officers may have picked it up. Phone: 06 356 8199
Sometimes dogs go walkabout. As animal lovers, we know that's a scary prospect. Our animal management team respond to all reports of roaming dogs so they may have picked up your dog to keep it safe. It's always a good idea to get in touch with us to check.
If your dog is microchipped and registered and your contact details are up to date, we'll be able to reunite you quickly. If we can't, your dog may be taken to our animal shelter.
The list below identifies dogs that are currently in the shelter. It's updated every week day. From time to time this list may also include livestock, and dogs available for adoption.
What to do if your dog is in the pound
Call us on the number above, and our customer team will advise you what to do next.
Please note, you'll have to pay the pound fees before you visit the pound to pick up your dog. We will only release your dog once we've confirmed it's registered and all fees are paid, and we can't accept payment at the pound.
The pound is located at 115 Tōtara Road, off Maxwells Line in Palmerston North. It is open on Monday to Friday only, for three-and-a-half hours a day:
- between 8.30am and 9.30am
- between 2pm and 4.30pm
Thinking about adopting a dog listed here?
We're so excited you're thinking about rehoming a dog from our pound. Hit the button below to find out more about our adoption process, and to register your interest.
Register your interest
Please note, not all dogs listed on this page are available for rehoming, only those tagged "available for adoption".
9 Result(s) Found
Mai
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Found on 28 January 2025
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Council Reference Number
:
10881
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Breed
:
Neapolitan Mastiff Cross
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Colour
:
Black & White
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Sex
:
Female
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Desexed
:
No
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Additional Info
:
Beautiful Mai has a heart as big as her! Around nine months old, this playful girl is super affectionate and eager to please. She's well mannered and gets along well with the other dogs at the shelter. She likes to chase a toy but needs to be taught to bring it back! And enjoys chilling out when playtime is over.
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Available for Adoption
:
Yes
Tagged as: , Dog
Heading dog
Found on 20 January 2025
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Council Reference Number
:
10891
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Location Found
:
Riverside Drive
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Colour
:
Tri Colour
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Sex
:
Male
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Additional Info
:
One year old.
Tagged as: , Dog
Mickey
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Found on 16 January 2025
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Council Reference Number
:
10875
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Breed
:
Fox Terrier
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Colour
:
White & Tan
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Sex
:
Male
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Additional Info
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Are you looking for someone to keep you company all day? So is Mickey! This seven-year-old foxie loves being around people but we're not sure what he's like with cats. Mickey is happy to run about with his toy independently but is always up for a game of fetch. He's ideally suited to a home with someone he can be with most of the time. Contact us if that's you.
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Available for Adoption
:
Yes
Tagged as: , Dog
American Pit Bull Cross
Found on 11 January 2025
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Council Reference Number
:
10884
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Location Found
:
Main Street
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Colour
:
Tan & White
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Sex
:
Female
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Desexed
:
No
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Additional Info
:
Nine months old.
Tagged as: , Dog
Cookie
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Found on 08 January 2025
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Council Reference Number
:
10866
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Breed
:
Staffy Cross
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Colour
:
Tan & White
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Sex
:
Male
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Additional Info
:
One-year-old Cookie is a happy boy with a great big smile and some basic training under his collar. He's bouncy at first but responds quickly to commands and walks to heel without a leash. He loves a runabout and chasing a toy - but doesn't realise he's meant to bring it back! Our kennel manager says he gave an excellent first impression and will be a great mate.
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Available for Adoption
:
Yes
Tagged as: , Dog
Marley
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Found on 07 January 2025
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Council Reference Number
:
10858
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Breed
:
Fox Terrier x Collie
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Sex
:
Female
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Additional Info
:
Marley is an 18-month-old fox terrier/collie cross who’s looking for a best friend! She’s playful, attentive, and will do anything for a treat. She’s great with other dogs but isn’t a fan of cats. Marley is super chilled and on the hunt for a friend who can match her vibe!
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Available for Adoption
:
Yes
Tagged as: , Dog
Pretty Girl
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Found on 07 January 2025
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Council Reference Number
:
10843
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Breed
:
Mastiff Cross
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Colour
:
Tan & White
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Sex
:
Female
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Additional Info
:
Our animal management team have all fallen hard for Pretty Girl. Well behaved on the lead, she likes to play fetch and will drop the toy. One year old at the most, she'll make a great companion.
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Available for Adoption
:
Yes
Tagged as: , Dog
Toto
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Found on 07 January 2025
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Council Reference Number
:
10828
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Breed
:
Greyhound cross
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Colour
:
White & Black
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Sex
:
Female
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Additional Info
:
This lovely girl is looking for her forever home with an active owner or family. Preferably with high fences! At just one-year-old Toto is still very playful. She loves to go zoom zoom! Her previous family had children of various ages but we're not sure how she does around cats.
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Available for Adoption
:
Yes
Tagged as: , Dog
Staffy Cross
Found on 10 December 2024
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Council Reference Number
:
10863
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Location Found
:
Corner of Rugby Street & Maxwells Line
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Colour
:
Black & White
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Sex
:
Female
Tagged as: , Dog