One month left to register dogs in Waipā
Dog owners in Waipā have just one month left to register their four-legged friends before the start of the next registration year.
More than 1600 dogs in Waipā have now been registered for the 2020-2021 registration year – around 18 per cent of those living in the district.
With four weeks to go, Waipā District Council compliance manager Karl Tutty is urging owners to register soon.
“We all know that four weeks can go by in the blink of an eye so it’s important to get your dog registered as soon as possible and avoid leaving it until the last minute.
“Those who get in before 30 June will also go in the draw to win free registration for the rest of their dog’s life while living in Waipā – a prize worth more than $1000 for a young healthy pup.”
Tutty said there was typically a spike in registrations each year towards the end of June.
“Anytime in June is a good time to register. After July 31, a 50 per cent penalty is added to any unpaid registration fees which makes the total amount to pay quite hefty. It is definitely something to try to avoid.”
The fee to register urban-based dogs is $90, reduced to $65 if dogs are neutered and kept in a fenced section. Rural dogs cost $52 to register as they generally have less access to Council services.
Applications for fencing rebates for the current year have now closed. The cut-off date is 1 April each year to allow time for properties to be inspected and records to be updated before the re-registration process begins. Dog owners can apply any time between now and 1 April 2021 to for a rebate in the 2021-22 registration year.
Tutty said registration fees were used to help fund Council’s 24-hour animal control service, fund public education and erect signage.
“Registration fees also allow us to provide well-maintained exercise areas for dogs, install dog poo bins and other exercise equipment and provide poo bags.”
Owners can register their dogs at www.waipadc.govt.nz/dogs using the unique ID number provided on their registration notice or by heading into Council’s Cambridge or Te Awamutu offices. Registrations can also be made by calling 0800 924 723.
For more information contact Regan Schoultz on 027 282 8580