Lost and found dogs
Stratford District Council has one pound located at 13 Victoria Road. Visits to the pound can be made by appointment only.
To report a lost dog, or a dog you have found, please call Council (06) 765 6099
For non-urgent enquiries, our team is also available by email at AnimalControl@Stratford.govt.nz
Dogs looking for a forever home
Dogs available for rehoming will be listed here. The ages provided are an estimate only, based on the individual characteristics of the dogs.
Arrr! Me name's Mr Gibbs
18 February 2025
Ahoy me hearties! My name is Joshami Bartholomew Gibbs, or Mr Gibbs to my friends. If ye be looking for a first mate to crew your ship, I’m the boy for you.
I’m a 3-year-old Bull dog / Bullmastiff cross and I be looking for a new crew through no fault of me own.
I’m a fair weather sailor. I like to take my walks in good weather and at me own steady pace. I’ve seen a cat and a few rabbits at the pound, but they don’t bother an ol’ pirate like me.
I like other dogs and I walk beautifully on a lead. I’m a quiet boy and I don’t bark in the pound. I have some basic training and sit patiently at the gate while you put on me lead for our walkies.
I’m good with people. I’m slow and steady and I don’t jump up. I’m not the most athletic sailor to ever hoist a sail, but I can shift me rear over low fences if I need to, so a fenced section is a must.
I enjoy quiet time and a cuddle, so if you’ve got space in your crew for a fella with an eye patch and a cool hat, please give the Animal Control team a call on 06 765 6099 or send a letter in a bottle to AnimalControl@Stratford.govt.nz
What is Council's rehoming policy?
If a dog is unclaimed and/or the owner of an unregistered dog does not come forward after 7 days, Council will assess the dogs rehoming potential.
If the dog has rehoming potential (meaning it does not present a risk to people) Council will advertise the dog on this page and the Animal Control Facebook page.
If you would like to adopt a dog that we have advertised please contact Council 06 765 6099.
Council takes all steps necessary to provide a healthy and well-behaved dog for adoption. The Council will not be held responsible for the dog’s behaviour, health conditions or any claims following adoption.
Impounded dogs
Animal Control Officers can impound dogs that are found wandering or are a danger to people and stock. Once dogs are picked up, they are kept at the Stratford District Pound.
If a dog is registered in our system, our Animal Control Officer will try to contact the owner immediately.
If your dog is not microchipped and not registered in our system, Council will endeavour to find its owners by sharing the dog on the Stratford District Animal Control facebook page.
Fees must be paid in full at Council offices before you are able to collect your dog.
See Council's Fees & Charges for impoundment fees.
Lost your dog?
Any dogs currently in the pound will be listed here.
There are currently no dogs looking for a home.
