Wandering cats and dogs

Your pets should be kept on your premises at all times. If your pet goes missing, it is possible that we have picked it up and taken it to the pound. 

Please contact the Rural City of Wangaratta on 03 5722 0888 if you believe your pet may have been picked up by one of our rangers.

Animals that have been picked up by council rangers and their owners have not been located within 24 hours will be taken to the Albury Animal Care Centre at 695 Mudge Street, Hamilton Valley (Albury).  Phone 02 6043 8530. 

Cat traps

If you are experiencing issues with nuisance, feral or abandoned cats on your property, you can rent a cat trap from us for free. 

Trapped cats can be collected by Council Rangers between 8:30am - 3:00pm on business days. Please do not set you trap the day before a non-business day. e.g. Friday, Saturday or public holidays. 

Apply for a cat trap

If you have any questions, please contact our Compliance Team on 03 5722 0888 or Create a customer request.