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Dogs 26 Apr 2016

Menacing Dogs Amnesty puts the bite on pit bulls

Council's Menacing Dogs Amnesty runs until 30 June to reduce dog-related harm.

Dogs 26 Apr 2016

Dog safety app educates children

Auckland Council's world-first dog safety smartphone app is an important educational tool to help keep children safe around dogs.

Dogs 22 Apr 2016

Herald has part to play in keeping community safe from dogs

Councillor Calum Penrose calls on the New Zealand Herald to help make Auckland a safer city.

Dogs 17 Feb 2016

Dogs got dates!

More than 2,000 people turned up to Victoria Park on 12 February, looking for the love of their life and a date for Valentine’s Day.

Dogs 15 Feb 2016

Playful pup Tyke looks for loving home

Meet Tyke, a playful, confident Shepherd-Huntaway-Dobi cross pup who loves everyone.

Dogs 10 Feb 2016

Lovable Labrador-Mastiff puppy Ed needs a home

Ed is all smiles and loves to give lots of kisses and cuddles.

Dogs 5 Feb 2016

Let Moki make your day

Fun-loving huntaway-labrador cross, Moki, is looking for his forever home.

Libraries 29 Jan 2016

Dogs all ears at Auckland Libraries' storytime

Canine companions are here to help kids learn to read.

Dogs 25 Jan 2016

Soulful Sonny needs a forever home

Soulful Sonny is waiting at Silverdale Animal Shelter for his forever home.

Community 20 Jan 2016

Helpful heroes in animal shelters

OurAuckland talks to Janine Balmforth about volunteering at the Silverdale Animal Shelter.

Rates 11 Dec 2015

Ask Auckland Council – but not about everything!

If in doubt, ask Auckland Council. That seems to be the thought of many Aucklanders who, when they’re in an unusual or sticky situation, believe the council will have the answer.

Dogs 2 Dec 2015

Tips for staying safe around dogs

Here are a few tips to help ensure your children know how to be safe around dogs.

Dogs 17 Nov 2015

Top tips to keep dogs safe

Auckland Council encourages the use of positive reinforcement as the best way to train your dog.

Dogs 21 Oct 2015

Auckland Council apologises for dog euthanasia

Auckland Council has apologised for a truly unfortunate situation where a member of the public’s dog was unnecessarily euthanised because of a breakdown in communication.

Dogs 21 Oct 2015

HURRAH – it’s the Desexy Revolution

Auckland Council is joining the Desexy Revolution for November with a grant to independent Auckland dog rescue charity, HURRAH (Humane Rescue, Rehabilitation and Rehoming).