Do you sell dog collars, leashes or choker chains at your Service Centres?
Yes we do. Please phone your local
Service Centre to check their stock levels.
N.B: Our below pricing includes GST.
DOG COLLARS LEASHES
- Nylon (1m L x 20mm W webbing) $5.50
CHOKER CHAINS
Large 34 (4mm gauge) $6.50
Medium/Large 24 (3mm gauge) $5.50
Medium 20 (Not restocking at present) $3.50
Small 16 (not restocking at present) $2.50
Replacement Discs: if original lost/stolen/destroyed - No Charge. N.B: No fee if transfer into district on production of proof of current registration.
Can I keep animals (other than cats or dogs) on my property?
This depends on the type of animal. In general terms, all animals can be kept providing they do not cause a nuisance.
There are specific rules in the City Plan that relate to:
Boarding of animals (Living zones)
Boarding of domestic animals (rural zones)
Intensive livestock management (rural zones)
Grazing of stock (rural zones)
Livestock facilities (Open Space 3C zone).
Note: While you can keep poultry / birds on your residential property, if you can't control your rooster's crowing at unreasonable times (prior to 7am), it will need to be removed from your property.
When and how often is dog registration due?
All dogs 3 months of age or over must be registered every year.
Dogs must be registered before 1st July each year in the area that they live in. The dog registration year runs from 1st July to the 30th June the following year.
If you acquire a new dog that is unregistered or a puppy that turns 3 months of age during the year you will need to register that dog for the remaining months of the registration year. The cost of this will be a proportion of the full years fee.
What are the benefits of dog registration?
The Christchurch City Council is required by law to ensure that all dogs within the Council boundaries are registered. Registration indicates to the Council that the owner is aware of their legal responsibilities as a dog owner. These responsibilities are contained in the Dog Control Act 1996 and the Christchurch City Dog Control Bylaw 2008 and are summarised in numerous brochures which are available for good owners to acquaint themselves with the "rules".
The Christchurch City Council’s Animal Control Team oversees dog registration as well as offering many other services that benefit dogs, dog owners and the wider community. These services include:
- The City Dog Shelter providing facilities for lost dogs.
- 24 hour Animal Control Service for issues relating to public safety.
- Registration. Your dog benefits by being readily identifiable and has a far greater chance of being returned home if it becomes lost or is involved in an accident. The community benefits from the Council having a complete register of all dogs and a better idea of how best its services might be provided.
- Advice to the community and investigation/resolution of dog problems. The community benefits from having more responsible and educated dog owners, and individuals benefit from having the Council investigate their dog control concerns, and hopefully Council can succeed in resolving issues that may be making life less enjoyable for those people.
- Educational programmes:
- to educate children and adults about safety around animals
- to encourage responsible dog ownership - Information for dog owners and the community, through brochures and a website.
- Patrol Services which monitor popular community areas, aiming to reduce the number of uncontrolled dogs and nuisance or possible harm to the public.
- Encouragement to neuter/spay dogs through discounted registration (no additional discount on Responsible Dog Owner fees).
- Free microchipping of dogs that by law must be microchipped.
- Dog parks where owners can exercise their dogs in pleasant safe surroundings.
- Friendly advice for customers, including information on the best dog breeds to suit them and their lifestyle.
How can I pay my dog infringement/fine?
If you have received an infringement notice from the Council's Animal Control section you should carefully read the details of your rights and obligations on the reverse of the notice.
- The infringement fee cannot be paid by time payment and must be paid all at once, in full (one payment only) to the Council within 28 days of the notice's date of issue.
- Payment may be made at any Council service centre by cash, cheque, credit card or eftpos, or by posting a cheque to the Council along with details of the notice (number etc).
- If the infringement fee is not paid within the 28 days, the Council will send a reminder allowing some further time and then a final courtesy letter before the notice is referred to the District Court for collection. Once a notice has been referred to the Court, the fee can no longer be paid to the Council.
Council does not encourage owners to delay payment, however if an owner is unable to pay in one payment they may wait for the infringement notice to be referred to the Court, at which time the Court may allow them to pay off the amount owing over a period. The amount owing at this point will also include a court lodgement fee, and the Court may also add some collection fees.
You should contact the Court to see whether additional fees apply to you and if so how much these are.
If you have any questions about any infringement notice you have received please read the rights and obligations on the reverse of the notice. If you still have questions, you may call the Animal Control section on (03) 941 8666 .
