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Animal Management Officer scores dream job
Why wouldn't you want a summer job like this!
Auckland’s favourite dog names, rarest breeds, revealed
The most popular pooches and more are revealed in the 2022-2023 Animal Management Annual Report
Bobby puts best paw forward but needs your support!
The search is on for a hound good at its job!
The science of sniffs – evaluating dogs to detect plant pathogens
Detection dogs as a tool to sniff out the pathogens causing kauri dieback
Time running out to renew dog registration
A call out to dog owners, from Auckland Council. If you own a dog, it needs to be registered by 1 August.
Auckland Council wins in the court for dog attack
Successful prosecution in dog attack case
A Pukekohe man has recently been found guilty in the Pukekohe District Court of two charges of owning a dog that attacked a person/s contrary to s-57 of the Dog Control Act 1996.
Be a su-paw-star, it’s time to register your pooch
Auckland Council is again reminding dog owners to show love for their dog by registering them early and taking advantage of the early-bird fee.
Marty 'nose' the importance of island biosecurity
While working the waterfront in the early hours of Sunday morning, Marty the English Springer’s nose began to twitch, and he knew something was amiss.
Top tips for a happy howliday
Auckland Council’s Animal Management team has some great tips for looking after the dogs of Tāmaki Makaurau this summer – and they’re not just for dog owners.
Stay safe around fireworks
Stay safe and look after your pets around Guy Fawkes this year.
Our canine cuties need you
Considering a canine companion? Head along to one of Auckland Council’s “dog walks” to find your perfect match.
Significant penalties imposed in three dog prosecution cases
Dog owners are reminded of their responsibilities.
Conservation dog convention will have noses to the ground
There’s 'paws’ for celebration this week as Auckland Council’s biosecurity dog team gather with their counterparts from the Department of Conservation and private contractors across the country, for a 'nose to tail' convention.
Revealed: most popular pooch names in Tāmaki Makaurau…plus the city’s rarest dog breeds
Find out the top ten most popular dog names in Auckland.
Be a responsible dog owner
Severe sentence handed down for double dog attack
In a decision in the Manukau District Court, Judge Philip Recordon handed out one of the severest sentences to date in an Auckland Council dog prosecution case, to the owner of two dogs who caused serious injuries on two separate occasions to two...
Are you a responsible pet owner?
Whether you’re a cat person or a dog person, fish fanatic or lizard lover, pets can bring great joy and companionship into our lives.
