Muswellbrook Animal Shelter in Muswellbrook, New South Wales | Animal shelter

Muswellbrook Animal Shelter

Locality: Muswellbrook, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 6549 3777

Address: Skellatar Stock Route 2333 Muswellbrook, NSW, Australia

Website: www.muswellbrook.nsw.gov.au/pets

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25.01.2022 * * WE ARE OPEN * * The Muswellbrook Animal Shelter is now back to regular trading hours following the Christmas/New Year Council shutdown. Monday - Friday ... 9am - 3:30pm As you can imagine, there is a little bit of a back log on customer enquiries/requests and we are trying our best to get back to everyone in a timely fashion. We respectfully ask for your patience over the next few days. Please contact the shelter directly on 65493777 if you intend on attending the shelter. We hope that everyone had a safe and joyous Christmas and New Year. Nikita Butt - Animal Shelter Coordinator

24.01.2022 ** APPRECIATION POST ** Remember our young friends that visited the shelter back in June/July? Well, guess who decided to visit us again with some more goodies! Heaps of yummy goodies for the cats, dogs and even us humans.... Thank you so much to these two beautiful souls and to their mother for helping them put everything in motion. No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted. Aesop Disclaimer: Consent received from the mother to use photo attached. Nikita Butt - Animal Shelter Coordinator

24.01.2022 ** INTRODUCTION OF ANNUAL PERMITS ** From 1st of July 2020, the NSW Government will be implementing annual permits for all non-desexed cats as well as all dangerous, menacing and restricted dogs. Owners of any cat not desexed by four months of age will be required to pay an annual permit fee of $80 in addition to the one-off lifetime pet registration fee.... Owners of a dog that is formally declared either dangerous, menacing or restricted will be required to pay an annual permit fee of $195 in addition to the one-off lifetime pet registration fee. Please see the following link to a list of frequently asked questions: https://www.olg.nsw.gov.au//2/05/CA-Annual-permits-faq.pdf If you require any further information or assistance, please contact the NSW Pet Registry at [email protected] or VIA phone on 1300 134 460.

24.01.2022 ** PARVO ** PARVO ** PARVO ** Both Vets in town are seeing a large number of dogs with parvo. Please be vigilant and make sure your dogs are vaccinated against this horrible disease.

23.01.2022 ** APPRECIATION POST ** A super BIG thank you to two lovely individuals, Jake & Estelle, for their amazing donation to the Muswellbrook Animal Shelter. The shelter received some brand new shell pools (and by 'some' i mean 8 all together!), storage containers, toys and treats. ... Looks like ill be making some new tasty frozen dog blocks for the pooches tomorrow in lieu of the up and coming hot weather! Nikita Butt - Animal Shelter Coordinator

23.01.2022 ** NATIONAL DESEXING MONTH ** July has always been 'National Desxing Month' however due to the impacts of COVID-19, NDM is being planned for September this year. The National Desexing Network's goal is to help end pet overpopulation by making desexing available and more affordable to owners who need it the most. ... Please visit their website for further information. https://ndn.org.au/

22.01.2022 ** INFORMATION REGARDING IMPOUNDED ANIMALS ** This post is to clear up some confusion regarding the impound process. Non-microchipped animals are held for a period of 7days (section 64 (1)(b) of the Companion Animals Act 1998).... Microchipped animals are to be held for a period of no less than 14days (section 64 (1)(a) of the Companion Animals Act 1998). At the Muswellbrook Animal Shelter, any microchipped animal presented as a stray is held for a period of 21days UNLESS contact can be established with the registered owner on said microchip. If contact can be established, the impounding period will only be 14days. Once an impound period has finished, the impounded animal will become the property of the pound and can then either be released to a rescue group, rehomed or destroyed (section 64 (1) of the Companion Animals Act 1998). FAQ: Q: Can I please put my name down for _____ animal? A: At the present time, the shelter does not take names down for the adoption of an animal. There are a few reasons behind this decision: there are multiple parties interested in the same animal, there may be an outstanding medical issue/concern, no basic behavior assessment has taken place. Q: What happens at the shelter once the animals have finished their impound period? A: The Muswellbrook Animal Shelter is associated with several different rescue groups; some local, some a considerable distance away and some even interstate! Most animals (post-impound) are released into the care of groups that have the ability, time and resources to focus on pre-existing medical conditions and certain pre-existing behavioral issues. The shelter is happy and willing to work with any registered rescue group with a 17c Lifetime Registration exemption. Q: Why hasn’t _____ been placed up for adoption? A: If the shelter is unable to 100% guarantee the behavior and suitability of an animal, other avenues are sought out for their ongoing care. Many of the rescue groups that are associated with the shelter will often establish contact to help with rehoming prior to an expired impound period. This allows the shelter to establish a ‘course of action’ regarding the animal’s ongoing care. If your question has not been answered or if you require further clarification, please contact the shelter on (02)65493777. Nikita Butt Animal Shelter Coordinator

20.01.2022 ** FOUND ** 3652020 - DSH, male/entire, ginger, no microchip. Cat was brought to the shelter in the afternoon of 23/11/20. He was extremely scared however he has opened up into a very sweet cat. Unfortunately he is not chipped and appears like he has been out for sometime. ... If you know the owner or the cat, please contact the Muswellbrook Animal Shelter on 6549 3777. Please note that this animal is NOT AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION and we are unavailable to take names down for potential future adoptions. We are unable to respond to thread comments. Please forward all inquiries to the above number.

20.01.2022 ** APPRECIATION POST ** Yesterday afternoon the shelter was visited by two lovely individuals who brought some goodies for the dogs, cats and even us humans. This wasn't their first visit to the shelter as they have previously donated some lovely items that were put to good use.... Thank you very much! Nikita Butt - Animal Shelter Coordinator

20.01.2022 ** APPRECIATION POST ** The shelter was visited again yesterday by our lovely young friends. We were delighted to see that they had even more goodies for the dogs. Including homemade banana, peanut butter & oat cookie treats! Wow-ee! I am, and always will be, thankful for such wonderful souls.... Disclaimer: Consent received from the mother to use photo attached. - Nikita Butt, Animal Shelter Coordinator

19.01.2022 ** FOUND ** 3052020 - Bruce American Staffy, brindle/white, male/entire, microchipped. Bruce was handed into Pet Medical this afternoon. His microchip details are out of date and does not reflect the current owner.... If you know the owner or the dog, please contact the Muswellbrook Animal Shelter on 6549 3777. Please note that this animal is NOT AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION and we are unavailable to take names down for potential future adoptions. We are unable to respond to thread comments. Please forward all inquiries to the above number.

17.01.2022 ** HAPPY FURR-EVER AFTER ** Digger was officially adopted on 3/7/20 by the Thomas family. Wishing everyone, all the best on their new adventure! Disclaimer: all parties photographed have consented to their photo being taken and it being posted on facebook.

17.01.2022 ** UPDATE ** We have received alot of enquiries about this dog. She received immediate emergency veterinary treatment and has since been transferred over the weekend to foster care with a wonderful rescue group under duty of care. She is safe and being well looked after. 10:03am 1/2/21 ** INJURED STRAY FOUND - INFORMATION NEEDED! **... 482021 - Staffy x, female, tan/white, not chipped. This poor girl was left in our deposit pens with a severe injury. Unfortunately we have no information as to what her situation is or where she has come from. If anyone has ANY information, regardless of how insignificant you may think it is, please contact the shelter directly. on 65493777 Please note that this animal is NOT AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION and we are unavailable to take names down for potential future adoptions. We are unable to respond to thread comments. Please forward all inquiries to the above number.

17.01.2022 ** FOUND ** 3042020 - Staffy, black/white, female, microchipped. Very friendly staffy picked up from the vets. Unfortunately she is still registered to the breeders and they no longer have a copy of the paperwork so we are unable to contact the owners.... If you know the owner or the dog, please contact the Muswellbrook Animal Shelter on 6549 3777. Please note that this animal is NOT AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION and we are unavailable to take names down for potential future adoptions. We are unable to respond to thread comments. Please forward all inquiries to the above number.

17.01.2022 Good afternoon everyone, It appears that the dogs at the shelter are in need of some new toys. Over the past few months, there have been a number of dogs that have come through the shelter and have made good use of the existing toys. Unfortunately we have had to throw out a number of the toys as some were beyond repair and some had come in direct contact with the infectious disease, parvovirus. The shelter is putting out a call for some toy donations for the dogs to help keep... them entertained as well as to enrich their stay at the shelter. If you or someone you know are interested in donating some toys, please be mindful of any small objects or wiring that could result in a choking hazard if the item is to be ripped open by the dogs. Any help will be greatly received by the dogs as well as the staff! Thanks to all in advance! - Nikita Butt, Animal Shelter Coordinator

16.01.2022 ** NATIONAL DESEXING MONTH ** July has always been National Desxing Month however due to the impacts of COVID-19, NDM is being planned for September this year. The National Desexing Networks goal is to help end pet overpopulation by making desexing available and more affordable to owners who need it the most. ... Please visit their website for further information. https://ndn.org.au/

14.01.2022 ** INCOMING HOT WEATHER ** Muswellbrook temperatures are expected to exceed 40degrees this weekend! Please ensure that your pet has access to shade (if you're unable to bring them indoors), clean/cool water and keep an eye out for any signs of heat stress. In preparation of this weekends hot weather, i have made some tasty frozen treats for the dogs (pictured below). These treats are inexpensive and do not require a huge amount of time to prepare and the dogs love them! ... If you have space in your freezer, why not make some frozen treats for your pets this weekend. Nikita Butt - Animal Shelter Coordinator Source: http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/forecasts/muswellbrook.shtml

14.01.2022 ** INTRODUCTION OF ANNUAL PERMITS ** From 1st of July 2020, the NSW Government will be implementing annual permits for all non-desexed cats as well as all dangerous, menacing and restricted dogs. Owners of any cat not desexed by four months of age will be required to pay an annual permit fee of $80 in addition to the one-off lifetime pet registration fee.... Owners of a dog that is formally declared either dangerous, menacing or restricted will be required to pay an annual permit fee of $195 in addition to the one-off lifetime pet registration fee. Please see the following link to a list of frequently asked questions: https://www.olg.nsw.gov.au//2/05/CA-Annual-permits-faq.pdf If you require any further information or assistance, please contact the NSW Pet Registry at [email protected] or VIA phone on 1300 134 460.

14.01.2022 ** APPRECIATION POST ** The shelter has received some incredible donations over the past week. We have received a mixture of bedding, toys, treats and some lovely new hammock beds for our exercise yards. With the weather being as unpredictable as it has been, its been great to be able to stock the dogs kennels with heaps of blankets and toys.... Big thank you to everybody! "The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated." Mahatma Gandhi Nikita Butt Animal Shelter Coordinator

13.01.2022 ** FOUND ** 3562020 - DSH, grey, male/entire, not microchipped. Cat was found along Shiraz St, MBK. He is very friendly however we have been unable to locate a chip.... If you know the owner or the cat, please contact the Muswellbrook Animal Shelter on 6549 3777. Please note that this animal is NOT AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION and we are unavailable to take names down for potential future adoptions. We are unable to respond to thread comments. Please forward all inquiries to the above number.

13.01.2022 ** ATTENTION ** Parvovirus is at an all time high and it is making its way through the Muswellbrook Shire. The shelter has had two confirmed cases of parvovirus within the last month. Please vaccinate your animals.

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12.01.2022 On behalf of the Muswellbrook Animal Shelter, i would like to thank the Winter Warmers Team for their generous donations. They have provided a number of blankets, towels, jackets and toys for the animals here at the shelter. The Winter Warmers Team @ Rescue Resource are run by a lovely group of volunteers who offer assistance to rural pounds and shelters by providing them with a number of different items to assist with the care of animals during the colder months. Please rem...ember as the weather gets cooler, it not only affects us humans but our animals and wildlife as well. Dogs, cats and other small domesticated animals are completely dependent on their owners for all their needs. Always provide adequate shelter, warm bedding and a jacket (where applicable) for those that cannot be brought inside. If you are able too, bring your mate inside to help keep them warm. If you are in a position too, please reach out to your local shelter/s and/or rescue group to see if they are in need of any donations. All support, no matter big or small, never goes unappreciated. Always remember; If youre cold, theyre cold. - Nikita Butt, Animal Shelter Coordinator

10.01.2022 ** APPRECIATION POST ** A big, BIG thank you to our friends over at Saving Staffies for sending up a lovely batch of donations Friday just gone. The shelter has received some great stuff that will be put to good use! The staff, cats and dogs always appreciate the generosity of others. ... - Nikita Butt, Animal Shelter Coordinator

10.01.2022 ** FOUND ** 3642020 - DSH, black/white, male/entire, not microchipped. Cat was trapped along Sowerby St MBK on 23/11/20. He is extremely scared and very flighty. Unfortunately he is not microchipped. ... If you know the owner or the cat, please contact the Muswellbrook Animal Shelter on 6549 3777. Please note that this animal is NOT AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION and we are unavailable to take names down for potential future adoptions. We are unable to respond to thread comments. Please forward all inquiries to the above number.

09.01.2022 ** APPRECIATION POST ** The shelter was visited yesterday by some lovely youngsters who had saved up their pocket money and decided to spend it on the dogs here at the shelter. They purchased some lovely collars and snacks that were well received by the dogs. I would like to extend a big thank you to these two wonderful souls and their mother on behalf of the Muswellbrook Animal Shelter. ... Disclaimer: Consent received from the mother to use photo attached. - Nikita Butt, Animal Shelter Coordinator

06.01.2022 ** UPDATE 2 ** Finder has contacted the shelter; Dog was found at the shops in Aberdeen in the afternoon of 1/11/20. 3:05pm 2/11/20 ** UPDATE 1 ** Pup is still registered to the breeder 12:00pm 2/11/20... ** FOUND ** 3502020 - Cattle Dog, male/entire, tri coloured, microchipped, just over 6months old. Beautiful boy was found in the am of 2/11/20 in our deposit pens with no indication as to where he was found. Message has been left on the primary contact number. If you know the owner or the young, please contact the Muswellbrook Animal Shelter on 6549 3777. Please note that this animal is NOT AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION and we are unavailable to take names down for potential future adoptions. We are unable to respond to thread comments. Please forward all inquiries to the above number.

06.01.2022 ** SEPTEMBER 2020 IS NATIONAL DESEXING MONTH ** "Nobody told them about the birds and the bees... Desex your pets before they figure it out!" The National Desexing Network's goal is to help end pet overpopulation by making desexing available and more affordable to owners who need it the most.... As we all know, 2020 has been a tough year for alot of people. The NDN is also providing assistance this year for people who have lost their jobs or have lost income due to COVID-19. Please visit their website for further information. https://ndn.org.au/

06.01.2022 Thanks to the Vinnies Linker program from the Access and Inclusion Team in Muswellbrook the Sustainability Hub has received some new improved garden beds. Sally from Warrior Disability Services explains their benefits.

04.01.2022 ** FOUND ** 3542020 - Siamese x ?, blue eyes, chocolate point, male/entire, no microchip. Cat was trapped along Kayuga Road. Unfortunately he is not mircochipped so we are unable to reunite him with his owners. ... If you know the owner or the cat, please contact the Muswellbrook Animal Shelter on 6549 3777. Please note that this animal is NOT AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION and we are unavailable to take names down for potential future adoptions. We are unable to respond to thread comments. Please forward all inquiries to the above number.

04.01.2022 ** FOUND ** 3572020 - DSH, black/white, male/entire, no microchip. Friendly boy, unfortunately not microchipped. No indication as to where the cat was found.... If you know the owner or the cat, please contact the Muswellbrook Animal Shelter on 6549 3777. Please note that this animal is NOT AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION and we are unavailable to take names down for potential future adoptions. We are unable to respond to thread comments. Please forward all inquiries to the above number.

03.01.2022 ** APPRECIATION POST ** Even more goodies! The shelter received a package the other day that had some lovely handmade jackets stashed inside and a lovely card accompanying them. They look and feel absolutely fantastic! The temps are still dropping overnight and these jackets will be a lovely addition as we will be able to rotate the jackets more and more to make sure the dogs stay as warm as possible.... We also received some lovely doggie snacks, wet/dry food for both the cats and dogs and some new toys. In any shelter, you can never have enough. The pooches have been thoroughly enjoying gnawing on the oinkers! Big, BIG thank you! Nikita Butt - Animal Shelter Coordinator

03.01.2022 ** FOUND ** 3232020 - Staffy x Bullmastiff (CAR), male/entire, B/W, microchipped. This handsome fella was brought into the shelter this morning. He is microchipped but unfortunately we are unable to reach the owner.... If you know the owner or the dog, please contact the Muswellbrook Animal Shelter on 6549 3777. Please note that this animal is NOT AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION and we are unavailable to take names down for potential future adoptions. We are unable to respond to thread comments. Please forward all inquiries to the above number.

03.01.2022 It appears that parvovirus is making another move around the Muswellbrook area. Please have a look at the follownig post in regards to symptoms and seek veterinary treatement if your dog is exhibiting any signs.

02.01.2022 ** APPRECIATION POST ** I would like to thank Denman Lions Club for their kind donation to the Muswellbrook Animal Shelter. They have brought in lots of goodies for the animals that will definitely be put to good use! - Nikita Butt, Animal Shelter Coordinator

02.01.2022 ** HAPPY FURR-EVER AFTER ** Remember Digger that was adopted to the Thomas family on 3/7/20? Well here he is living his absolute best life! Its always a pleasure to see the animals post-adoption, happy and loved with their new family. Disclaimer: Permission granted by owners to use photos attached.

02.01.2022 ** APPRECIATION POST ** Look at all these wonderful goodies that were dropped into the shelter this morning! I have spent some time today going through and throwing out some old, ruined toys and other bits and bobs to make some space for all this wonderful stuff. The shelter staff and doggies thank you!... Nikita Butt - Animal Shelter Coordinator

01.01.2022 ** APPRECIATION POST ** 7/12/20 was a great day for donations! Had a lovely couple yesterday drive up from Sydney to pick up a dog to take into foster care on behalf of a rescue group. They surely didnt come empty empty handed! Plenty of lovely treats for the dogs as well as some human treats for the Ranger team.... Also had some fantastic donations from another lovely soul who very recently lost their furr-baby. Instead of letting their beloved pet's belongings go unused, they thought, why not give them to the pound to be put to good use. They even went as far to purchase some brand new toys for the cats and dogs. On behalf of the Animal Shelter, thank you to everyone for your lovely donations! Nikita Butt - Animal Shelter Coordinator

01.01.2022 ** FOUND ** 3662020 - DSH, black/white, male/entire, no microchip. This boy was brought to the shelter by a member of public. Was picked up along Anzac Parade MBK and has been sighted in the area for some time now. Unfortunately he is not microchipped. ... If you know the owner or the cat, please contact the Muswellbrook Animal Shelter on 6549 3777. Please note that this animal is NOT AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION and we are unavailable to take names down for potential future adoptions. We are unable to respond to thread comments. Please forward all inquiries to the above number.