Responsible Dog Ownership and Animal Control

Date:

10 Jun 2021, 12:00 am

Categories:

News Update

Dog Registrations are being sent out this week.

Payment opens on 1 July till 31 July, it is best to pay early as a penalty fee will apply from 1 August.
You can register your dog online or find out more information by clicking this link.
A dog is a lifelong commitment and being a good dog owner means taking care of all their needs such as:

feeding a quality diet,
supplying fresh water,
warm bedding in winter,
shade in summer and
exercising them.

Responsible dog owners keep their dogs healthy and safe by:

de-sexing,
vaccinating,
having a secure property,
registering their dog and
microchipping.

What do Animal Control do?

Animal Control takes care of dog and other animal/livestock issues. The team is in charge of enforcing laws and regulations, working with welfare groups such as the SPCA and dealing to stray dogs and livestock. Animal control is here to help with:

Wandering animals or stock being chased
Dogs in areas where they are banned
Dangerous or menacing dogs
Persistent barking or dogs causing issues
Rehoming

Kaikōura District Dog Control Policy

If you have any questions regarding dog microchipping or registration give the team a call on 027 668 8780.
Learn more about animal control in the Kaikōura district at www.kaikoura.govt.nz/our-services/animal-control