Dog Shelters
Objective
- To operate and maintain Shelter facilities for the impoundment of dogs in accordance with Section 67 of the
Dog Control Act 1996 and to ensure the care and welfare of impounded dogs.
- Receive and admit animals and ensure the care and welfare of animals from the time of admittance until
disposal.
- Keeping of all records relating to the admittance and disposal of animals, including receiving of payments of
all fees associated with the impoundment.
- Ensure animals receive sufficient and regular food, water and exercise.
- Clean and sanitise all facility areas.
- Conduct disposal of unclaimed animals.
- Maintain Councils animal facilities, grounds and buildings.
Location
10 Metro Place, Bromley, Christchurch, New Zealand.
Phone (03) 941-6643
Public Hours
1.00pm to 5.30pm Monday to Friday
11.00am to 1.00pm Saturday
Closed Sunday and Public Holidays
Pound Fees
| Fee for the 1st impounding of any dog. |
$45 |
| Fee for the 2nd impounding of the same dog within 2 years of the 1st impounding. |
$70 |
| Fee for the 3rd or subsequent impounding of the Same dog within 1 year of the 2nd impounding.
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$110 |
| Sustenance charge per day or part thereof. |
$7 |
| Destruction and disposal charge for impounded Dog. |
$45 |
| Adopting a dog from the Pound (Appropriate registration fees will be charged over and
above this fee) |
$30 |
Seizure Fee
| Fee for the seizure of a registered dog. Subject to the dog being returned to its
owner and not impounded. |
$45 |
Contacts
Animal Control Section, 10 Metro Place, Bromley, Christchurch, New Zealand
Phone: (03) 941-6643
Lost Dog
If you have lost a dog contact the Animal Control Section on (03) 941-6643 and provide the operator with your
name, address and telephone number together with an accurate description of your dog including height, colour,
breed, sex and any other distinguishing features.
Visit the Dog Shelter at 10 Metro Place, Bromley, Christchurch in the specified hours.
Found A Dog
If you find a dog you may either return it
to it's owner if you know where the dog comes from or who it belongs to, or you can call the Council to come
and collect the dog from you.The Council may ask if the dog is secured, ready for pick up. This does
not mean that you are expected to approach the dog and tie it up if you are unsure about doing this, and you would
be discouraged from trying to secure a dog that is showing aggression.It is however advantageous for the
Council if you can ensure that the dog will still be there when an officer arrives and a secured dog will be
treated as a priority job.This may just mean closing a gate so the dog doesn't wander off. This
action also assists by preventing the dog from causing any further problems arising from it's wandering.
Note: You cannot keep a dog that you find. You need to take one of the courses of action
detailed above and if the dog is impounded by the Council you can ask to be considered as a new owner for the dog,
should it's owner not claim it within the required seven days. After this time the Council can dispose
of the dog as it sees fit, and tries to re-home all suitable dogs to appropriate homes.
Wandering/stray Dogs
Stray and wandering dogs are a major cause of nuisance throughout the community. While at large these
dogs may cause problems such as ripping rubbish bags, fouling on private property, chasing cars and pedestrians,
and even aggressive attacks on people or on other domestic animals. For a dog and it's owners the
consequences of a serious incident may be dire, so owners are strongly urged to ensure their dog is kept under
control at all times. No dog is allowed on the street (or footpath) unless it is on a lead held by a
responsible person.
Payments at the Dog Shelter can be made by: cash, cheque, and EFTPOS. (Cheques should be made out to Christchurch City Council)
For more information: please contact Animal Control, Animal.Control@ccc.govt.nz, or phone 941 8666.
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