Surrender a Dog

Meath County Council Dog Shelter.

July 2025 Update

Meath County Council wishes to advise that the Dog Shelter is temporarily unable to take surrenders.

We regret any inconvenience caused but the matter will be reviewed later this month

If you are no longer able to look after your dog

Meath Dog Pound does not have the facility to either collect or deliver dogs.

You are advised to contact the pound in the first instance regarding any dog in the pound or any that you wish to surrender to the pound.

Please note that when collecting or surrendering dogs, you will be charged a fee.

Details of fees and local animal charities

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