Dog & animal management

Owning a dog is a pleasure and a privilege. It also takes care and commitment and comes with many responsibilities, such as the training, housing, feeding and exercising of your...

Every dog must be registered before it is three months of age, and from then on registration must be renewed each year.

Fees are used to promote responsible dog ownership in the district and safety around dogs, manage risks arising from wandering or troublesome dogs, provide and maintain the...

Dogs need regular exercise, but in a safe place so they don't become a nuisance to others.   Understanding on & off-leash areas The Kāpiti Coast has some fantastic off-leash...

Our Animal Management team has experience working with dogs of all breeds, sizes, and behaviours. Our team members are trained and skilled in responding to the varied types of...

Animal Services officers have the right to seize and impound any wandering dog. Check the following information about what to do if you find or lose a dog, and impounding costs. If...

We occasionally have dogs that can be adopted.  If you are interested in providing these dogs with their forever home, please fill out the below expression of interest form. Cost...

Children: No matter how well you think you know a dog, or how friendly it looks, any dog is capable of causing injury. It is important to ensure young children are always...