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Dogs 10 Sep 2018

Auckland Council welcomes furry friends

'Bring your dog to work day' has been trialled in council offices across Auckland.

Dogs 30 Aug 2018

From stray to supermodel

A team of furry friends at the Henderson Animal Shelter have found themselves in the spotlight.

Dogs 22 Jun 2018

Opinion: Dog friendly public transport in Auckland

Cathy Casey makes the case for allowing dog owners to choose whether to contain or leash their dog on public transport.

Dogs 8 Jun 2018

Jump online and save on dog registration

Dog owners can now renew their dog registrations online.

Dogs 9 May 2018

The day that went to the dogs and other animals

Pets may be able to accompany their owners on public transport in the near future.

Dogs 10 Apr 2018

Thunderstorms may cause dogs to bolt

What to do if your dog runs away during storms.

Dogs 4 Apr 2018

Top tips for happy winter dogs

Winter is coming so it’s nearly time to dig out those winter woollies and get the raincoat ready.

Dogs 3 Apr 2018

Happy-go-lucky Harley-Quinn is looking for a squad of her very own

Vibrant young Whippet cross Harley is looking for a family. She loves the company of her human friends and would be perfect with older children.

Dogs 6 Mar 2018

Sniffing out mice in the Antipodes Islands

Auckland Council biosecurity advisor Brian Shields is part of a team helping to eradicate mice from the Antipodes Islands.

Pest Free 15 Feb 2018

Dogs on a mission

A heroic doggie pair and their human are voyaging over the ocean on a pest-control mission this week.

Beaches 31 Jan 2018

How to tell if it's too hot to walk your dog

As the region swelters in record temperatures, dog owners are being reminded to prevent burnt paws.

Beaches 19 Jan 2018

Help dogs beat the heat

With soaring temperatures, make sure to keep your furry friends cool in the heat.

Dogs 22 Dec 2017

Keeping children and dogs safe at parties

While most dogs love attention, sometimes it can get too much – especially when there are children around.

Dogs 10 Nov 2017

Successful year for Auckland’s dog team

Keeping dogs a positive part of life in Auckland has kept the council’s Animal Management team busy over the past year.

Dogs 19 Oct 2017

A merry Christmas for 644 dogs adopted this year

One hundred per cent of the adoptable dogs at Auckland Council animal shelters were re-homed in 2016.

Dogs 20 Sep 2017

Council warns against third-party dog registrations

Auckland Council is reminding dog owners around the region that it only accepts payment for dog registrations directly, not through third parties.