Dogs and other animals

COVID-19 animal shelter and animal management information

Animal shelters are open with strict entry conditions and required health and safety measures in place.

Please call the shelter before attending in person.

Animal Management will respond to calls such as dog attacks or roaming dogs and will undertake proactive work.

To report a roaming dog or incident, call our contact centre on 09 301 0101.

Find out how to adopt a pet, view lost and adoptable animals, and how to report a lost dog or stray animal.

Find out all the information you need to register your dog.

Find out where you can walk your dog and which dog exercise rules apply to your area.

How to control your dog, report an unregistered dog, make a complaint about a dog, and report dog cruelty.

Change your dog's ownership details, contact details, your address, your dog's address, and what to do if your dog dies.

Use our guide to help choose the right dog, understand your obligations as a dog owner.

Pay or dispute a dog fine, and find out about fines and infringements.

Find out how to apply for a Responsible Dog Owner Licence and get a discounted registration fee.

Find out if you need a licence to keep multiple dogs on your property.

From 1 January 2026 you will need to register with us if you want to walk five to 12 dogs.

Find out about keeping cats, bees, poultry, sheep, horses, and cattle. Apply for an animal licence.

Information on our dog safety talks for schools, at-risk workers and community groups.