Maitland Animal Management Facility

Maitland Animal Management Facility is where all impounded pets in Maitland are taken. We also accept animals from Cessnock and Dungog local government areas. Check our Facebook page for notification of impounded pets. If you have been notified that your pet has been impounded, please get in touch to arrange a suitable time for collection.  

Central Coast Animal Care currently run the facility and organises the care and adoptions of pets.

Rehoming your pet

We understand that sometimes, people are unable to continue caring for their pet for a number of reasons. 

Abandoned animals can place stress and strain on our Rangers and volunteers at the Maitland Animal Management Facility, which is why we encourage responsible pet rehoming practices, such as: 

• Talking to a local rescue group or rehoming centre 
• Talking to friends, family members or neighbours about alternative accommodation 
• Listing your pet for sale on Gumtree or Marketplace 

Please note: It’s the current owner's responsibility to update their pet’s registration and microchip information before transferring ownership.

For more tips on rehoming pets responsibly, visit the RSPCA NSW website.

Surrendering your pet

In some circumstances, we will accept cats and dogs in Maitland surrendered by their owners.

To do this, you will need to ensure your pet is microchipped and registered with the NSW Pet Registry. You will be charged a surrender fee, which will help Council recover the costs of housing, feeding and caring for the animal.