20 Jun 2016

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Christchurch residents with responsible dog owner status are being reminded they must pay their discounted dog registration fees by the end of this month.

All other dog owners must pay their fees by the end of July.

“It is really important to register your dog because if it goes missing or runs away and we find it we then have an accurate record of who the dog belongs to and where it lives,’’ said Christchurch City Council Animal Management Team Leader Mark Vincent.

“If you don’t pay your dog’s registration fee your dog may be seized and impounded and you could be liable for a $300 infringement offence notice.’’

There are nearly 37,000 dogs recorded in Christchurch.

The money the Council collects through dog registration fees helps to pay for education programmes, dog parks, micro-chipping, and other Animal Management services throughout the city.

Dog registration fees can be paid online, over the pone (941-8999) with a credit card, t Council Customer Service Desks, or by posting the payment slip with a cheque to: Linwood Customer Service Desk, PO Box 73025, Christchurch 8154.

* Please note the animal shelter at Metro Place is not the preferred place to make dog registration payments.