Ngā kurī me ētahi atu kīrehe Dogs and other animals

Get or find a dog

Lost and adoptable animals

How to adopt a pet, find an animal shelter, view lost and adoptable animals, and report a lost dog or stray animal.

Register your dog or update its information

Register your dog

Register your dog, renew registration, update details, calculate fees, apply for discounts, licences and find out what dog registration pays for.
Change your dog-related information

Learn how to update your dog’s details, change your contact or address information, report your dog’s death or transfer dog ownership.

Walks, rules and tips for dog owners

Find where and when you can walk your dog

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

Use our guide to help choose the right dog, understand your obligations, learn about microchipping and de-sexing, and if you need a licence.
Dog safety and responsible ownership education

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

Animal problems, safety and complaints

Problems with dogs

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

Find out how to pay or dispute a dog fine, and about dog fines and infringements.
Report roaming or mistreated animals

How to report animals that are wandering or are mistreated.

Dog licences and approvals

Get a licence to keep more than two dogs on a property

Find out if you need a licence to keep multiple dogs on your property.
Responsible Dog Owner Licence (RDOL)

Find out how to apply for a Responsible Dog Owner Licence and get a discounted registration fee.
Apply to walk a group of five to 12 dogs

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

Owning cats, livestock, bees, birds and poultry

Keeping other animals

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