Kīrehe ngaro hei atawhai Lost and adoptable animals

Find an animal shelter

Find address and contact details for our animal shelters.
Before you adopt a dog

Find out what you should consider before you adopt a dog.
View lost and adoptable dogs

Look for your lost dog or find one to adopt on OurAuckland or our social media pages.
Report a stray dog

Call us if you find a stray dog so we can try to identify the dog and contact its owner.
Report a lost dog

Report your lost dog using our online form. The details you provide will be submitted to our animal shelters.
Get your impounded animal back

Learn how to get your dog or other animal back from an Auckland Council shelter, including what fees you need to pay.