Reduced Registration Fee Category (formerly Responsible Dog Owner status)

Responsible Dog Owner has recently had a name change, it's now called Reduced Registration Fee Category

You can apply for a Reduced Registration Fee Category status (formerly Responsible Dog Owner) to enjoy lower dog fees - saving $33 for a neutered dog and $35 for a non-neutered dog.  It's free and easy!

To qualify, you confirm the following conditions:

• You are making an application by 1 May (applications received after this date will be processed for the next registration year).
• You will register your dog (s) by 1 July each year.
• You will keep your dog(s) on a suitable, safe and fenced section on your property.
• You comply in full with the Porirua City Council Dog Control Bylaw and the Dog Control Act 1996.
• You have your dog(s) microchipped in accordance with the Dog Control Act.
• You have no justifiable complaint about your dog(s) for the previous 12 months.
• You will have the property where your dog(s) are kept, available for inspection during normal working hours.
• You understand that any change of address requires a new application and inspection of your property if you wish to retain Registration Reduced Fee Category status.
• You understand that if your Reduced Registration Fee Category (formerly Responsible Dog Owner) status is revoked, there will be a 24 month stand-down period before you will be eligible to reapply.
• You also understand that if on inspection your property is found not suitable, safe or adequately fenced the application will be declined and you will have to pay a fee for reapplication/inspection.

You must also keep us updated about:

• Your current contact telephone number/s.
  
• Details of any new dogs in your care, and dog deaths.
  
• The name and address of the new owner if you rehome your dog(s).

Apply for the Reduced Registration Fee Category status (formerly Responsible Dog Owner status) by 1 May.

Apply online below, or come in to our Customer Services Centre at 16 Cobham Court, Porirua, and fill in the required form.

An animal control officer will make a time during normal working hours to inspect your property. The officer will assess whether the site and dog accommodation are suitable and hygienic.