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Beaches 14 Dec 2017

Top water spots for dogs

Animal Management Officers share their top watering holes for dogs.

Beaches 28 Nov 2017

Surf’s up for dogs

Most Auckland beaches have restricted dog access with hours that change seasonally. So, with summer fast approaching, now is the time to check when the access hours are at your favourite beach.

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.

Dogs 1 Sep 2017

Do the right thing – Register your dog

If you have a dog, its registration should have been renewed by 1 August.

Dogs 11 Aug 2017

Ruby finds her forever home

It’s one of the most heartbreaking aspects of the job at an animal shelter; a dog abandoned by their owner after years of loyalty. But this tale has a happy ending.

Dogs 9 Aug 2017

For this 7-year-old, it's all about the animals

Meet Sophia, who has so much empathy and affection for animals that she spends her birthday each year with them in a very special way.

Dogs 14 Jul 2017

Must love dogs: a chat with Animal Management Officer Lennie Vickery

Lennie spends her days teaching dog owners about responsible ownership, dealing with complaints, and ensuring compliance with the Dog Control Act.

Dogs 5 Jul 2017

Text 2 Desex

To qualify for free desexing your dog must be registered and classified as menacing under the Dog Control Act 1996

Dogs 27 Jun 2017

Register your dog and save

Dog registrations are now open and owners can take advantage of early-bird rates.

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 19 Apr 2017

Prepare now to help pets in an emergency

If you have pets, you are responsible for their safety in an emergency. Here's a list of things you can do to protect them.

Dogs 7 Mar 2017

Save on your dog registration

You can reduce your dog registration costs by de-sexing your dog and gaining a Responsible Dog Owner Licence.

Dogs 6 Mar 2017

Dog owner sentenced following attack on son

Auckland Council will be reviewing the judge’s findings following today’s sentencing of a man whose pitbull-mastiff cross attacked his four-year-old son, leaving him with horrific injuries to his face and head.

Dogs 29 Dec 2016

Make sure your dog's happy at home or away

Before you head off to the beach or bach, have a think about how your dog will cope – whether they’re coming with you or staying behind.

Dogs 15 Dec 2016

Happy holidays for your pets

Christmas is the most sociable time of the year and dogs love the attention, but rescue them when they've had enough.