Special category dogs are used for public service or to assist people with disabilities.
If your dog is considered a 'special category dog', you can register it for free.
When you register the dog for the first time, complete the 'Declaration of a special category dog' form. You need to provide proof that your dog is a 'special category' dog from the organisation your dog is registered with.
Complete the form and email it to:
Complete the form and post it to:
Animal Administration
Auckland Council
Private Bag 92300
Auckland 1142
Complete the form and bring it to one of our libraries with council services.
Special category dogs are usually owned and trained by:
These dogs are trained for the specific purpose of the government agency that owns them.
Disability assist dogs are also special category dogs. They are registered with one of these organisations:
If the organisation that registers your dog gives you a registration tag, visit Change your dog-related information to update your dog's details.
There is no registration fee for dogs in the special category.
You still have to register your dog with the council every year to receive a tag.
Special category dogs are considered working dogs. They do not have to be microchipped.
If you have a disability assist dog, the organisation that registered the dog will send you an additional tag from the Ministry of Civil Defence.
This tag identifies all disability assist dogs during a civil emergency so they are evacuated to emergency shelters with their owners.
This tag does not replace the registration tag we provide. The dog must wear both tags at all times.
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