RSPCA NSW's operation of companion animal impound services on Port Macquarie-Hastings Council's behalf ends on October 31.

A pound management tender process yielded no submissions.

That leaves the responsibility for operating the Port Macquarie pound in the council's court from November 1.

The council noted the high level of rehoming of animals at the pound to date and council's commitment to continue that service.

Council director Melissa Watkins, in response to a question from deputy mayor Lisa Intemann, said it was definitely the council's intent to maintain the rehoming rate.

Ms Watkins said the pound had a very good track record under the RSPCA's operation and management.

The council will work closely with the RSPCA and other animal welfare and rescue organisations to rehome as many unclaimed animals as possible.

Cr Intemann said it was a responsibility of a mature society, and in fact a measure of a mature society, to look after all the animals in our care.

She while it was unfortunate the RSPCA felt unable to continue the service, the council would continue to run the pound in a humane and hopefully big-hearted manner.

Mayor Peta Pinson said it was a huge responsibility to care for and manage the wellbeing and the control of your animals.

"Truly as a community we must take responsibility and hope also there is an opportunity for volunteers to help us care and show kindness to any animals that may stray or in the future come into the care of the impound facility," she said.

Cr Pinson said the council would see people employed as a result of its pound management.

A total of two full-time equivalent staff are required.

The mayor said she could not stress more the need to take a human responsibility for our furry friends and not see them end up in these kind of places.

She thanked the RSPCA for the years of work it had provided to the region.

RSPCA NSW has operated companion animal impound services on behalf of the council since September 2004.

The RSPCA has retreated from managing council pounds across the state over the past decade.

RSPCA NSW said the decision was consistent across the state and allowed RSPCA NSW to focus on animal welfare.

"The management of stray animals is the responsibility of local government and RSPCA NSW will continue to work with council to rehome animals in need," RSPCA NSW said.

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