Animal Enquiries

Surrendering animals in Port Augusta

Are you considering surrendering a pet?

Have you tried the following options for re-homing your pet?

Can your pet be willingly adopted by family or friends?
Have you advertised privately on social media sites?
Did you contact an Animal Rescue Service e.g. RSPCA or Animal Welfare League?
Did you discuss options with a local vet?

SA RSPCA Shelters (Whyalla RSPCA)
https://awl.org.au/ (Animal Welfare League)
https://www.portaugustavetclinic.com.au (Port Augusta Veterinary Service)
https://redgumvet.com.au/port-augusta-vet (Redgum Vet & Pet Boarding)

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Dog Owners Dog Owners
Cat Owners Cat Owners
Wild Animals Wild Animals
Animal Control Animal Control
Animal Adoption Animal Adoption

Download the Dog Owner's Handbook

Cat Enclosures

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Snakes

Snakes & Snake Catching

Injured Wildlife

Found an injured kangaroo or other wild animal within town limits? You can call Council for assistance within business hours on (08) 8641 9100 or Police Assistance at all hours on 131 444. Other numbers you can call are:

Gumby's Wildlife Rescue 0434 374 484
Whyalla Wildlife Rescue 0458 686 987 or 0447 741 819
Animals in Distress

Flying Foxes (Fruit Bats)

There have been increased sightings of Grey-Headed Flying-foxes within the Port Augusta Council area. It is important to not touch a flying fox (either living or dead) as there is a risk of disease.

Information on Flying Foxes can be found via the links below.

https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/public+content/sa+health+internet/conditions/bites+stings+and+pests/bats+and+staying+safe+around+them

https://www.environment.sa.gov.au/topics/animals-and-plants/living-with-wildlife/grey-headed-flying-foxes

https://www.environment.sa.gov.au/goodliving/posts/2016/03/flying-foxes

Prosser Street (PO Box 1704)
Port Augusta SA 5700

Phone: 08 8641 9100 (weekdays 9:00am - 5:00pm)

After Hours: 08 8641 9100 (Emergencies only such as dog attacks)

PLEASE NOTE: Wandering dogs and cats at large after hours are not classed as an emergency and will not be picked up until officers are back on duty. The 'Lost and Found Port Augusta City Council' Facebook page allows people to share posts of lost and found dogs at any time to assist in getting them home safely.

For any accidents or injuries to animals please contact a vet.

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If you are looking to adopt a dog or cat, you can visit one of the links below.

Jenny's Angels Dog Rescue (Local Rescue)
Whyalla Vet's Rehousing Website (Whyalla Vet)
SA RSPCA Shelters (Whyalla RSPCA)
Paws and Claws Adoption (SA Wide)
AWL Adoption Page (SA Wide)

For more information on impounded dogs, as well as updates on animal management in Port Augusta, check out our Facebook page: Lost and Found Animals - Port Augusta City Council.