New Zealand Companion Animal Register

02/07/2025

🚨 Severe Weather Incoming – Is Your Pet Prepared? 🐾

Heavy rain, strong winds and snow are forecast across parts of Aotearoa, with warnings in place for several regions.

To the communities already affected by recent flooding and slips, our thoughts are with you and your animals. 💙 Please take extra care as conditions worsen again.

Now’s the time to check your pet’s safety:
✅ Bring pets indoors or provide secure, sheltered housing
✅ Ensure fences and gates are storm-ready
✅ Keep ID tags on (if appropriate)
✅ Make sure microchip details are up to date on NZCAR

If your pet goes missing during wild weather, report them lost at www.animalregister.co.nz or call 0508 LOSTPET (567873) – we’re here to help bring them home.

Check the latest update from MetService 👇
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Severe Weather Update ⛈️💨❄️

Another burst of heavy rain for the upper South Island after the recent deluge.

North Island sees risk of downpours + strong winds in the north.

Deep South lined up for more snow.

All details at https://www.metservice.com/warnings/home

25/06/2025

🚨 Heavy rain warnings across NZ 🌧️🐾

With heavy rain and wild weather hitting much of the country, it’s a good time to double-check your animals’ safety.

✅ Bring animals indoors or provide secure shelter where possible
✅ Ensure gates, fences, and enclosures are storm-safe
✅ Keep physical collars and ID tags on where appropriate
✅ Check your contact details are up to date on NZCAR

If your pet does go missing, stay calm and report them lost on www.animalregister.co.nz so we can help bring them home.

Let’s keep our animals safe and dry 💙



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24/06/2025

Have you signed up for the FREE webinar series, Misbehaviour or Misunderstood? It explores the behaviour of our companion animals with expert trainers and veterinary behaviourists.

Learn more and register via the original post 👇

🌟FREE TO ATTEND!🌟

🐾Misbehaviour or Misunderstood? Season 2 of our webinar series
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Our free companion animal behaviour webinar series is back – have you registered yet?

From recall struggles to facial expressions in cats, emotional cues in horses, and more, each session is packed with expert insights from accredited trainers, consultants, and veterinary behaviourists.

🐾 Whether you're a pet guardian or an animal care professional, there's something in every talk to deepen your understanding and strengthen the bond with your animals.

📅 Series Details:
🔹 Start Date: 16 July
🔹 Frequency: Fortnightly
🔹 Duration: ~60 minutes
🔹 Cost: Free (with an optional donation to help keep these events running)

📌 Sign up and view all upcoming topics here: https://ow.ly/m4Gk50WetUY

19/06/2025

As we come together to reflect, remember, and look forward during Matariki, it's also a gentle reminder to keep our companion animals safe.

Pets can go missing at any time of the day, any day of the year, so we make sure to be available whenever you might need us.

Our support team is available on 0508 LOST PET (567 873) 24/7 - including weekends and Public Holidays.

Wishing you and your companions a restful and meaningful Matariki.🌌

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19/06/2025

Register your interest for these wonderful, free webinars coming up soon! From recall through to learning more about elderly pets - you're sure to come away with some useful information 🤗🐾

18/06/2025

Winter is the perfect time for a pet check-up, and we don’t just mean the vet.

While you’re pulling out the extra blankets and prepping for colder days, take a moment to tick off your pet admin too.

✅ Are they microchipped?
✅ Are they registered on the NZ Companion Animal Register?

Thousands of pets go missing every year, and without the right contact details, it can be harder to get them home.

Check now at www.animalregister.co.nz or call our friendly support team on 0508 LOSTPET (567873).

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18/06/2025

Having your pet go missing is a very stressful time. But it is important not to panic!

Start by checking that your pet’s microchip is registered and your contact details are up to date on the NZCAR. Then, mark your pet as LOST to create a LostPet listing. The details will automatically populate in your lost pet listing.

If your pet isn’t microchipped, you can still create a LostPet listing—you’ll just need to set up an account with your details first.

Creating a lost pet listing is easy. The NZCAR and LostPet are used by SPCA, shelters and vets all around the country – helping spread your message as far and wide as possible. 🐾

Don’t forget to check out our Missing Pet Checklist for more steps to help bring your pet home.

17/06/2025

🐾 Yesterday, our Animal Welfare Operations Officer, Dr Nic McDonald, visited the Eastern Institute of Technology in the Hawke’s Bay to speak to the next generation of vet nurses about the NZ Companion Animal Register (NZCAR) and the vital role it plays in reuniting lost pets with their guardians.

The students were taught about the importance of linking a microchip number to the guardian details and keeping those up to date at all times.

Some great questions were asked and we value the opportunity to support education in the animal welfare space. 🐶📚

10/06/2025

We know there is confusion around what Council and NZCAR registration are, so we created a handy guide to help you know the difference! 🐱🐴🐶🐇🐑🦜

The NZ Companion Animal Register works with thousands of authorised users nationwide, including SPCA, vet clinics, and rescues, who use the NZCAR to help get lost pets home! Make sure your pet's microchip is registered and your contact details are up to date with us by signing in at www.animalregister.co.nz, or calling our friendly support team at 0508 LOSTPET👍

Share to help spread the word — every update helps get lost pets home. 🐾

04/06/2025

We're at the NZVA Conference this week, connecting with veterinary teams from across Aotearoa!

📍 You’ll find the NZCAR crew at Stand 20, Level 1 — stop by for a chat if you're attending! You may even meet Chippy, Reggie and Pony Soprano to get a pic😉
💡 One of the key points in conversations we’re having is that every animal matters — all species can be microchipped and registered. We’re encouraging clinics to check the chip every time they see a pet.

Let’s keep making microchipping easy, secure, and effective for all our companion animals. 🐶🐱🐰🦜🐴

The New Zealand Veterinary Association

31/05/2025

Even on King’s Birthday, we’re here to help.

Our support team are available on 0508 LOST PET (567 873) 24/7 - including weekends and Public Holidays.

Pets can go missing any time of the day, any day of the year so we make sure to be available whenever you might need us.

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27/05/2025

Your contact details are the key to a happy reunion. 💛

A quick check only takes a minute, but it could make all the difference if your pet ever gets lost or goes missing.

Head to the NZCAR now and make sure everything’s up to date: https://www.animalregister.co.nz/