WAIKATO POUND SHELTERS
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Waikato District Council
Dogs that become available for adoption can be seen on the Waikato Pound Pups Facebook page.
Enquiries regarding dog adoption are welcomed.
The shelters are open 3 pm - 4 pm Monday to Friday. Appointments are not necessary if visiting during this time but are appreciated. Other appointment times can be arranged.
The pound shelters are located at 16 Brownlee Ave, Ngāruawāhia and 15 Austin Place, Pukekohe.
Phone: 0800 492 452
E-mail: info@waidc.govt
Or private message their Facebook page.
Thames - Coromandel Council
Dogs that become available for adoption from the Thames-Coromandel District Council pound shelter may be seen on the Thames-Coromandel Council Facebook page and are also listed on the Council website at this link.
Lost dogs can be seen on the Council's website at this link.
Enquiries regarding dog adoption are welcomed. Meet and greets are by appointment and are encouraged.
Phone: (07) 8680200
E-mail: customer.services@tcdc.govt.nz
Hauraki District Council
Dogs that become available for adoption from the Hauraki District Council pound shelter can be seen on the Hauraki Pound Pups Facebook page.
Enquiries regarding dog adoption are welcomed. Meet and greets are by appointment and are encouraged. Foster homes are welcomed and appreciated.
Phone: (07) 862 8609
E-mail: info@hauraki-dc.govt.nz
Or private message their Facebook page.
Hamilton City Council
Dogs that become available for adoption from the Hamilton City Council pound shelter can be seen on the Hamilton Adopt a Dog Facebook page.
The pound is open 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm Monday to Sunday and is located at 217 Ellis Street, Hamilton. Appointments are not necessary (but are appreciated) if visiting during this time.
Enquiries regarding dog adoption are welcomed. Meet and greets are encouraged.
Lost dogs can be see on the Council's website at this link.
Phone: (07) 838 6664
E-mail: dog.adopt@hcc.govt.nz
Or private message their Facebook page.
WAIPA DISTRICT COUNCIL
Dogs that become available for adoption from the Waipa District Council shelters can be seen on the Waipa Animal Control Facebook page as well as on Trade Me under the Council account linked here.
Enquiries regarding dog adoption are welcomed. Meet and greets are by appointment. The two shelters are located at Kihikihi and Cambridge.
The Council's expression of interest form for adopting a pound dog can be found here.
Phone: 0800924723
E-mail: aco@waipadc.govt.nz
Or private message their Facebook page.
Otorohanga District Council
Enquiries regarding dogs that may be available for adoption from the Otorohanga District Council shelter are welcomed.
Meet and greets are by appointment and are encouraged.
Phone: (07) 873 4000
E-mail: info@otodc.govt.nz
Waitomo District Council
Dogs that become available for adoption from the Waitomo District Council pound shelter can be seen on the Waitomo District Council Animal Control Facebook page.
Enquiries regarding dog adoption are welcomed. Meet and greets are by appointment and are encouraged.
Phone: 0800 932 4357
E-mail: info@waitomo.govt.nz
Or private message their Facebook page.
South Waikato District Council
Dogs that become available for adoption from the South Waikato District Council pound shelter are listed on Trade Me under the Council's account linked here.
Enquiries regarding dog adoption are welcomed. Meet and greets are by appointment and are encouraged.
Lost dogs can be seen on the Council's website at this link.
Phone: (07) 8850340
E-mail: info@southwaikato.govt.nz
Taupo District Council
Dogs that become available for adoption from the Taupo District Council pound shelter are advertised on the Taupo District Adopt a Dog Facebook page.
The pound is open 12 pm – 2 pm Monday to Friday and is located at 1/113 Centennial Drive, Taupo. Appointments are not necessary if visiting during this time. Meet and greets are welcomed and encouraged.
Phone: (07) 376 0899
E-mail: info@taupo.govt.nz
Or private message their Facebook page.