Dogs and other animals

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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 details, including de-sexing details or microchipping details, or let us know if your dog died.

To change dog ownership, both the existing owner and new owner have to sign the Change of ownership form.

Find out all about changing your contact details, your address in Auckland, or if you're moving to Auckland or moving out of Auckland.

Use our guide to help choose the right dog and 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 about keeping cats, bees, poultry, sheep, horses, and cattle. Apply for an animal licence.