Stratford District Animal Control

29/08/2024

Pupdate! This buddy has been collected by his owner now, thanks to everyone who spread the word.

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Kia ora, do you know who this tan, male, Pitbull X dog belongs to? He's hanging out with us, but we'd love to find his owner. Please give us a call on 06 765 6099 with any info📱

23/07/2024

⏰ No time to snooze. Pay for your dog registration by Wednesday 31 July to receive a discount. If you pay after then, you’ll be charged the full amount!

18/07/2024

Update - Wouldn't EWE know it, we managed to find the owner of our woolly friends, and we're sure they'll now have a good YARN to share this weekend. Thanks everyone.
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FOUND SHEEP 🐑 - Never a dull moment here! These 6 sheep were found loose on Cordelia Street just up from the Transfer Station. Are you the owner or do you know who is? No need to feel sheepish. Please give us a call on 06 765 6099.

05/07/2024

🥳 Tily has found her forever home! A big thank you to her new family. We know you're going to have so much fun and adventures together. And thank you to everyone who has shared and cared along the way. You're all pawsome! ❤

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🐾 Pupdate 11 July - Tily is going on a home trial! We'll give you an update when we have some new info to share.

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🐶Tily is up now for adoption 🥰

Tily is looking for a loving home and someone who has the patience to help her become confident around people. We think she is a Border Collie x Staffy and somewhere between 2 and 4 years old. She is good with other dogs and doesn't seem phased by stock, but can be timid around humans.

She's quite energetic and once she gets to know you she can be a bit jumpy, wanting to give you lots of love. So she needs someone who can continue her training and spend lots of time with her. We think Tily would be best suited to a single or couple as she can be overwhelmed by too many people or young children.

If you think you can give Tily a loving home, please call our Animal Control Team on 06 765 6099.

02/07/2024

⏰Whakaahurangi Stratford dog owners, don't forget to renew your dog registrations by 31 July to get discounted fees.

Did you know we offer a discount on your dog registration fees if you pay by 31 July?
🐶 Re-register your four-legged friend and pay online at https://www.Stratford.govt.nz/OnlinePayments or visit our Service Centre on Miranda Street.

13/06/2024

We have the BEST news. Toby was adopted and is right now living his very best dog life with his amazing new whānau! Thank you to his newly adopted family for giving this big fella the home and love he deserves. Enjoy the cuddles and adventures ❤

We’ve had many people follow Toby along this journey and it’s had a few twists and turns along the way. Thank you to you all; from those who opened their homes and gave Toby a trial, to those sharing and commenting. We know Toby would smooch you all himself if he could.

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Pupdate Thursday 11 July - So, some great news for Toby. His meet and greet went really well yesterday and he's now on a home trial! 🙌

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Pupdate Monday 8 July - Toby has a promising meet and greet booked later this week and we’re no longer taking more applications for him right now. As always, we really appreciate the interest people have shown in Toby - thank you!

We've got another dog up for adoption now, too. Please read all about Tily and call us on 06 765 6099 for more info or to arrange a meet and greet: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=883638540472884&set=a.312534300916647

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Pupdate Friday 5 July – Unfortunately Toby's latest trial hasn't worked out, he bothered their horse a bit too much. But we're super thankful for them giving him some love while he was on trial with them.

So, we're desperately seeking a new home for him, and suggest it's someone who doesn't have stock or cats. Please contact us ASAP over the weekend if you'd like to rehome him.

Serious applications only please.

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Pupdate Saturday 22 June – Toby has gone on a trial to an awesome new home 🫶

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Pupdate Friday 21 June – Toby has a really promising meet and greet booked with someone who already has a large rescue dog, and we’re hoping for a great result! We’ve had heaps of calls and enquires about the big fella, so we’re no longer taking applications for Toby right now. Thanks so much to everyone who has taken an interest in him. We hope to give you all an update soon.

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STILL SEARCHING FOR A HOME - Toby went on a trial earlier this week. His hosts loved having him around, but Toby was a bit too curious about their cats (who did not approve), and so he’s still available for adoption. Our thanks to the lovely people who took him for a little holiday. Knowing Toby, it would have been a hard decision to make.
Toby is such a sweet dog. Super friendly but doesn't jump up on people, would be good with your other dogs, has basic training, and a lovely nature. Toby is an 18 months old heading dog cross. He's a big fella and a real softie.

🐾Please call our team on 06 765 6099 today if you want to learn more or to arrange a meet-up.
🐾Please share this post to help spread the word. Thank you!

29/05/2024

It's dog registration time Whakaahurangi, Stratford! Look out for your renewal letters and head here for handy info:
https://www.stratford.govt.nz/our-council/news?item=id:2qaidvo7f1cxbyvf2m2w

Dog registrations are due before 1 July 2024 and from that date on, all dogs will need to wear their new blue registration tags for 2024/25. 💙 Make sure you pay for your renewal by 31 July to receive a discount on your registration fees! We’ll be sending out renewal invoices to dog owners soon, so keep an eye on your letterbox.

15/04/2024

Honey's trial went really well, as you can see... 🥰 And it's official - she's found her furever home! Thanks so much to her new owners, and to everyone who shared and cared while she was with us 🙌

11/04/2024

Calling all urban dog owners 📣 You can get around 50% off your future dog registration fees if you meet the ‘Select Owner’ criteria!
🐾 Applications are open now at https://www.stratford.govt.nz/DogOwners
🐾 See the shared post for details

Got a dog bestie? 🙋‍♂️ Applications are now open to become a 'Select Owner' and get approximately 50% off your future dog registration fees!

To become a ‘Select Owner’, you need to be able to tick these boxes:
🔲 Live in an urban zoned dog area.
🔲 Be classed as a ‘Good Owner’. You’re likely to be in this category if you’ve not been convicted for dog offences, or if within the last two years you’ve not had a dog impounded on more than one occasion, and not received a written warning or infringement notice. If you’re not sure what your classification is, you can call us on 06 765 6099.
🔲 Have an adequately fenced area.
🔲 All your dogs are neutered or any un-neutered dogs are registered pedigrees.
🔲 Submitted your completed application form no later than 30 April 2024. Late applications will not be accepted, even if you’re just a little bit late.

For more info and to apply, visit https://www.stratford.govt.nz/DogOwners

19/03/2024

Emmi has found her forever home and we hear she's getting the royal treatment, with LOTS of cuddles and attention. We're so pleased for Emmi and her new whānau! Our thanks to the family who adopted her, and to everyone who shared and cared.
Aww, look at that face...

09/02/2024

Teddy has gone to a new home today to live his best doggie life. We wish the little cutie and his new whānau many cuddles, fun games of fetch, and adventures.

A big thank you to everyone who asked after Teddy and helped spread the word. You're awesome!

20/12/2023

Merry Paw-mas! 🐾 As we head into the festive season, we’d like to remind all dog owners to ensure that their pets are well-controlled on our streets, in our parks and at other popular destinations in the Stratford district during the holiday period.

𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗱𝗼𝗴 𝗴𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗱, 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗯𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺 𝘂𝗽 𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗹 𝟯 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰.

Look after your pets, ensure your property is well fenced, use a leash in our dog walking areas, and please make sure your dog is wearing its registration tag so we can easily identify your fur baby if it does go missing.

Looking for dog walking areas in the district? Visit our website here: https://www.stratford.govt.nz/our-services/animals/dogs/walking-your-dog

08/12/2023

Update 15/12/23 - Max has gotten the best Christmas gift ever - a new home! Max has been such a sweetie and we're so pleased for him and his new whānau.

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Max is looking for a furrever home! 🥰

Read about Max on our website here: https://www.stratford.govt.nz/our-services/animals/dogs/lost-and-found-dogs -link-2

Any questions or to book a time to meet Max please phone us on 06 765 6099.

31/10/2023

Update: We’re pleased to say that Sia has been adopted 🥰

Thanks for sharing everyone.

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Sia is looking for a fur-ever home. Learn more about her online here: https://www.stratford.govt.nz/our-services/animals/dogs/lost-and-found-dogs

Phone Council on 06 765 6099 if you're interested.

10/05/2023

Have you and your paw-fect companion moved house? 🏡

If you’ve changed address, please let Council know so your details can be updated.

There are several ways you can update your details, it’s easy:

🐾 Visit https://www.stratford.govt.nz/our-services/animals/dogs/dog-registrations to do it online
🐾 Visit Council’s service centre at 63 Miranda Street, Stratford
🐾 Phone 06 765 6099
🐾 Email the team at [email protected]

Make sure your doggo is registered by 1 July 2023.

05/04/2023

Are you classed as a 'Good' dog owner? Live in an urban area? And is your doggie neutered and in an adequately fenced area?

Apply to become a 'Select' owner and reduce your dog registration fees!

Read the details here and apply before 30 April 2023: http://bit.ly/3MwnaNB

20/12/2022

We’d like to remind all dog owners to ensure that their pets are well-controlled on our streets, in our parks and at other popular destinations in the Stratford district during the holiday period.

It’s important to know that if your dog gets impounded during the holiday period, you won’t be able to pick them up until 4 January 2023.

Look after your pets, ensure your property is well fenced, use a leash in our dog walking areas, and please make sure your dog is wearing its registration tag so we can easily identify your fur baby if it does go missing.

Looking for dog walking areas in the district? Visit our website here:

31/05/2022

Time to start thinking about dog registrations for the coming year.

You can view fees and charges for 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2023 on Council's website here: https://www.stratford.govt.nz/our-council/public-notices?item=id%3A2i97wc39a1cxbyy4ejo8

20/04/2022

Urban dog owners who are currently either listed as Good or General Owners can apply for Select Dog Ownership up until 30 April 2022. Find out more here:
https://www.stratford.govt.nz/our-council/public-notices?item=id%3A2hklpy5ns17q9sbffwd8

15/06/2021

Some of our dog walking areas require your kurī to be on a leash, such as the Western Loop walkway.

Our parks and reserves entrances have signs up but you can also check out our website for maps of these designated areas: https://www.stratford.govt.nz/…/anima…/dogs/walking-your-dog.

Please be considerate to other walkers when you're out with your kurī and follow the on-leash rules.🐾

24/05/2021

New dog registration fees for the year 1 July 2021 to 30 June 2022 are available at:
https://www.stratford.govt.nz/council/news/public-notices/1456-dog-registration-fees-for-a-12-month-period-from-1-july-2021-to-30-june-2022