Whakatāne Adopt-a-Dog

Whakatāne Adopt-a-Dog Providing Animal Control Services to the Whakatāne District We provide Animal Control Services to the Whakatāne District region.

See our website for more information:
https://www.whakatane.govt.nz/services/animal-control

We often have dogs come into our pound that are either surrendered or are unclaimed strays. We carry out temperament testing of all unwanted dogs and if deemed suitable, they are offered for adoption. We work hard to ensure that the dogs looking for homes are matched with suitable families, ensuring that t

hey don’t end up back with us. If you are interested in adopting a dog, or would like us to have a chat with us about potentially adopting one, please contact the Animal Control Team on 07 306 0500.

Hi, this is Vanilla, and she is available for adoption.This 4 year old sweetheart is looking for her new forever home.  ...
12/06/2026

Hi, this is Vanilla, and she is available for adoption.

This 4 year old sweetheart is looking for her new forever home.

She is a Labrador/Husky cross, with one blue eye.

She is good with other dogs.

If you are looking for a family dog, please phone the Council on 07-306-0500 to arrange a meet greet with Vanilla at the Whakatane dog pound.

Available for adoption 🐶🏠 This wee girl is, due to no fault of her own, is with us and and looking for her forever home....
10/06/2026

Available for adoption 🐶🏠

This wee girl is, due to no fault of her own, is with us and and looking for her forever home. We would love to see she gets snapped up quickly to get her out of our pound.

She is mixed breed and roughly 5 months old, very sweet natured and potential to be a great family dog or simply a best friend.

Please fill out an adoption form linked below.
Once complete a meet and greet can be booked between 10am-4pm weekdays.

Note: Background and property checks will be done on applicants

https://www.whakatane.govt.nz/.../dog-adoption-form-2018.pdf

UPDATE - GONE HOME.This boy wandered onto private property in the Onepu area and has been impounded on 4 June 2026.  Ple...
04/06/2026

UPDATE - GONE HOME.
This boy wandered onto private property in the Onepu area and has been impounded on 4 June 2026. Please phone Animal Control on 07 3060500 if he belongs to you.

Updated: Collected by owner
03/06/2026

Updated: Collected by owner

UPDATE - gone home.
28/05/2026

UPDATE - gone home.

Dog ID: 36 - This female dog was picked up on McDonald Road and is now in the Whakatane Pound.  If she is yours please c...
28/05/2026

Dog ID: 36 - This female dog was picked up on McDonald Road and is now in the Whakatane Pound. If she is yours please call Animal Control on 07 306 0500.

Is this your dog?  Found on Puriri Crescent, Murupara this morning.  Please make contact with our Murupara Office.
14/05/2026

Is this your dog? Found on Puriri Crescent, Murupara this morning. Please make contact with our Murupara Office.

Update: Returned home
06/05/2026

Update: Returned home

Update: Collected by owner
01/05/2026

Update: Collected by owner

Address

Pound: 52 Te Tahi Street
Whakatane
3120

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