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Dogs 24 Sep 2019

Animal Management report highlights positive work

Dog attacks are down and registrations up – another successful year for Auckland Council’s Animal Management.

Dogs 23 Aug 2019

Biosecurity and bark control - behind the scenes at Auckland Council

Find out about Auckland Council's biosecurity dogs and barking complaints teams.

Dogs 16 Aug 2019

Behind the scenes: no shortage of love at Auckland's animal shelters

We go behind the scenes at Auckland Council animal shelters and speak to the staff tasked with finding forever homes for stray dogs.

Dogs 2 Aug 2019

Know where your dogs are this lambing season

Dog owners are being reminded to be extra vigilant during lambing and calving season, as the risk of stock attack increases.

Dogs 3 Jul 2019

Canine champions take chauffeured commute

Meet the team of tenacious terriers who commute in style – in a specially designed wagon pulled by an electric bike!

Dogs 1 Jul 2019

Adorable adoptables from Auckland's shelters

Meet some of the adorable adoptables available at Auckland’s main animal shelters.

Dogs 28 Jun 2019

Paws on public transport - top trips with your pets

Councillor Casey and Suzie have put together some train trip ideas to get the print of approval from your pooch.

Dogs 28 Jun 2019

Renew your dog registration online for your chance to win

Renew your dog registration online and be in to win a The Secret Life of Pets 2 movie pack.

Dogs 8 May 2019

Last days to have your say on Auckland’s dog rules

Aucklanders can have their say on proposed changes to the Auckland Council Policy on Dogs 2012 and Dog Management Bylaw 2012.

Dogs 4 Apr 2019

Adorable adoptables from Auckland's shelters

Meet some of the adorable adoptables available at Auckland’s main animal shelters.

Dogs 1 Mar 2019

Bandit the puppy travels across the country to find a home

Nothing is too difficult when it comes to finding homes for the dogs at Auckland Council’s animal shelters.

Dogs 28 Feb 2019

Aucklanders to have say on dog rules in April

Aucklanders will have the opportunity to have their say on proposed changes to dog rules from 1 April.

Dogs 20 Feb 2019

Holiday boredom busters for children and canines

Keeping children and pooches entertained can be a mission, especially if you can’t head outdoors.

Dogs 1 Feb 2019

Adorable adoptables from Auckland animal shelters

Meet some of the adorable animals in Auckland’s animal shelters looking for their forever homes.

Dogs 24 Jan 2019

Dog owners warned of karaka berries risk

Karaka berries are highly toxic to dogs can be fatal.

Dogs 21 Dec 2018

How to spend the holidays with our furry friends

Be a responsible pet owner whether you're travelling or staying home these holidays.