Westland District Council Dog Control

01/07/2025

The new dog registration period has begun!

We are very happy to set up a payment plan for anyone who would like to make smaller payments throughout the year.

🐶 Find out about setting up a payment plan for your registration fee on our website: https://www.westlanddc.govt.nz/dogs-and-animal-control/dog-registration/

Registration fees for the 2025/2026 year:
🐾 Certified Disability Assistance Dog - No charge
🐾 Unneutered dog - $115
🐾 Neutered dog - $80
🐾 First working dog - $80
🐾 Additional working dog/s - $40
🐾 Dangerous dogs - Standard registration fee, plus 50%

Note: There is a 20% discount for Gold Card holders on non-working dog registration fees.

03/06/2025

Make sure we have your current details!

🐾 Council will soon be sending out re-registration notices for the 1 July 2025 – 30 June 2026 period to dog owners. If any of your details have changed, please let us know so that we send the notice to the right place!

You can update your contact details on our website at www.westlanddc.govt.nz/services-for-dogs, email [email protected] or call 0800 474 834.

19/09/2024

Recently, a young seal was spotted enjoying the beach near Hokitika’s ocean outfall pipe. To ensure the safety and well-being of both our furry friends and the native species, we kindly ask dog owners to keep their pets on leashes and maintain a respectful distance from any wildlife encountered.

11/09/2024

Dog poo left behind, no thank you!

Borrowing this image from Selwyn District Council (thank you!) because we're hearing that there's an issue with dog owner's leaving their dog's poo behind 🐶💩 in Hokitika town centre. Come on dog owners, do the right thing and pick up after your pet. 👩‍🦽🚶Let's keep our streets nice for people to use.

28/07/2024

Don't forget your dog registration!

👉 This is the last chance to register your dog before 1 August and avoid penalties.

❗ It's important to register your dog as the tag you attach to their collar is a quick way for Councils to identify your dog if they go wandering.
🐶The fees help us to run the animal control activity and the pound.

💻 Visit our website to re-register and pay online, drop into the customer service centre or give us a call on 0800474 834.

https://www.westlanddc.govt.nz/dogs-and-animal-control/dog-registration/

16/07/2024

Take the pinch out of payment!

🌐 Visit our website to find out how to set up a payment plan: https://bit.ly/461MS3T

28/05/2024

Make sure your details are up-to-date so that we send your registration notice to the right place!

Council will soon be sending out re-registration notices for the 1 July 2024 – 30 June 2025 period to dog owners.

If any of your details have changed, please let us know so that we send the notice to the right place! You can update your contact details on our website at www.westlanddc.govt.nz/services-for-dogs, email [email protected] or call 0800 474 834.

05/02/2024

Hi Folks
I'm on the hunt for foster parents for some of my pups that come in . It's not all the time and it will be only till they're adopted . Give me a message if your interested . Thank you 😊

24/01/2024

Thinking about bringing your dog on a journey?

Plan ahead and ask yourself:

What’s the weather like?
Will you have to leave your dog in the car?
How long will the dog be in the car?
Is it better to leave the dog at home?
A hot dog seeks shade and may pant, drool, and hyperventilate.

If you see a dog suffering in a hot car, take immediate action. Find the dog owner or call the SPCA or police.

21/12/2023

Hi Folks
Animal control will be working through out the Christmas period with reduced service . Urgent calls ie dog attacks will be dealt with as priority police can also be called . Loose dogs if caught need to be secured and a message left as to where they are and they will be collected .
Anything else leave a message and it’ll get dealt with accordingly .
Have an awesome Christmas and safe travels for those going away .

21/11/2023

This handsome dog was found at about 9pm on Saturday night, 18 November, on the Grey District side of the Stanley Gooseman Bridge, Lake Brunner area

If you know the owner of this handsome boy please contact Grey District Animal Control on
03 769 8606