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>> Services >> Animal Control >> Dog Registration Dog Registration Where do I get a Registration Form? If your dog was registered last year, you should have received one in the mail during June. If not you need to go to your nearest council office. How Much Does It Cost?
Dangerous dogs - 150% of the fee that would apply if dog was not classified as a dangerous dog. What happens if I don’t register my dog by 1st of September? If you don’t renew your registration tag by the 1st of August every year, you will be required to pay a penalty fee for each dog. If your dog remains unregistered past the end of August you may receive a fine of $300.00 per dog as well as the chance of having the dog seized and impounded.
What is a Rural/Working Dog? Rural (working/domestic) Dogs need to be living on more than 1 hectare or farm dogs living in town need proof of ability to work stock. Pig Dogs in Urban areas do not qualify for rural classification. Click here for the definition of a working dog from the Dog Control Act 1996 What is a Preferred Owner? This is issued to a Dog owner who has complied with certain conditions and paid a $15.00 application fee. You can get the forms from your nearest office or download the forms here What are the benefits of registering your dog? A dog’s registration tag offers proof of ownership. It is required under the Dog Control Act 1996 that all dog owners register their dog when it reaches 3 months of age. The details of the owner and the dog are registered on the council computer system. If you dog is found and it is wearing its tag, you will be contacted as soon as possible to come and get your dog or it may be returned to you when it is picked up. If you are moving to another district, you take your Tararua District Council tag to your new council and they will exchange it for one of theirs at no charge. What Does My Registration Pay For? Barking Dogs, Wandering Dogs, Dogs causing traffic hazard, Dogs fouling on public/private land, Dogs scavenging in rubbish, Dogs damaging property, Attacks on people/pets/stock/protected wildlife, Education for schools, 24 HOUR 7 DAYS A WEEK SERVICE Registration pays for 95% of Animal Control’s activities the remaining 5% is collected from rates. What Do I Do If My Dog Has Died, Or If I Have Sold My Dog? If your dog has died, you will need to fill out this form and then contact us. If you have left the district, sold or transferred ownership of a dog, you will need to fill out this form and then contact us. Dog Impound Stats In the 2003 calendar year 192 dogs entered the pound, 109 went back home, 9 found new homes, 73 were unclaimed and subsequently destroyed, 4 went to the SPCA. |
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