Auckland’s best parks for man’s best friend
Auckland has plenty of pooch-friendly parks, with everything from purpose-built agility stations to wide open off-leash spaces where your dog can run free.
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.
Register your dog and save
Dog registrations are now open and owners can take advantage of early-bird rates.
TXT2DESEX keeping the Kelston community safe
Auckland Council’s Animal Management team and the NZ Police recently collaborated to try and reduce dog attacks in the Kelston community.
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.
Text 2 Desex
To qualify for free desexing your dog must be registered and classified as menacing under the Dog Control Act 1996
Save on your dog registration
You can reduce your dog registration costs by de-sexing your dog and gaining a Responsible Dog Owner Licence.
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.
Help make our beaches fun for all
In response to recent dog-related issues reported at Takapuna Beach, Devonport-Takapuna Local Board wanted to remind people about the rules in place at our beaches and encourage consideration for other beach users.
Beach etiquette for dogs
There's nothing a dog loves more than a day at the beach, but living in Auckland means our four-legged friends need to learn to share the space with others. Make sure you and your dog are ready to display perfect manners when you hit the beach this summer.