DOGS
For any questions regarding lost or impounded dogs, or if you have found a dog, please call Council on (06) 765 6099.
Dogs being held at the pound can be viewed at any time by visiting the pound on Swansea Road. The entrance is the road to the old landfill.
All dogs suitable for re-housing will be advertised in the Stratford Press.
DO YOU OWN A DOG?
Below are some things that you need to know:
- You are required to remove your dog’s faeces if your dog fouls in any place other than your own property.
- You are required to keep your dog under control and carry a leash at all times.
- Dogs are prohibited on Broadway between the roundabouts, Prospero Place and within 20 metres of any children's playground equipment on Council controlled land.
- Dogs must be on a leash on any footpath or adjacent grass berm in the district.
HOW MANY DOGS CAN I HAVE?
You may have up to two dogs over the age of three months on an urban property. If you wish to have more, you must apply for an Urban Dog Licence. Call (06) 765 6099 for more information.
HOW MUCH ARE DOG FEES?
The Stratford District Council has four categories of dog ownership. We try to encourage responsible dog ownership, and place more appropriate costs on irresponsible dog owners.
| General Owner | $110.00 |
| Good Owner | $80.00 |
| Select Owner | $40.00 |
| Rural Owner | $30.00 each for first three dogs |
| $20.00 for each additional dog |
The majority of dog owners will be automatically placed into the "Good Dog Owner" category.
If extra steps, such as having the dog neutered and suitable fencing are in place, you will be able to claim the "Select Dog Owner" classification. This category rewards the dog owner with a 33% reduction on the current lowest fee.
However all dog owners who during the previous two year period have had a dog impounded, received a written warning, infringement notice, been prosecuted or not registered their dog by the due date will be classified as a "General Dog Owner". Such owners pay a higher fee.
Rural dog owners can find themselves placed into the "General Dog Owner" category for a two year period for the same reasons as dog owners in the urban area.
WHAT DO I HAVE TO DO?
If you are not already a "Select Owner" you will need to apply. Applications must be in by the end of April. Fill out an application form at the Council building, or by downloading, printing and filling in this form:
WHEN ARE REGISTRATION FEES DUE?
Registration applications will be sent out in May. Dog owners must register their dogs by 1 July when the current registrations have expired. Registrations which are late by more than a month will cost 50% more, with those owners also moving into the higher fee category for the next two years.
To avoid future problems, register your dog on time. If needed, arrangements can be made to pay the registration in installments rather than as a lump sum. For any further information please contact the council office on (06) 765 6099.
I NO LONGER HAVE A DOG. WHAT DO I DO?
If your dog dies, you may be eligible for a part refund of registration. Refunds are only applicable from the month of application.
If your dog is re-housed, or you change address, you must let us know within 14 days.
QUERIES OR PROBLEMS
For all queries, problems or complaints, contact the Compliance Officer on (06) 765 6099. After hours complaints are to be directed through the same number, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
FULL DETAILS OF POLICY AND BYLAWS
Full details are available at the Stratford District Council, Miranda Street, Stratford.
Alternatively, the Bylaws are available here (see Chapters 10 and 11) and the Policies are available here.
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