We have a range of animal control responsibilities. They include maintaining a register of dogs in the district; responding to complaints of wandering stock and dogs, as well as barking and nuisance complaints; providing impounding facilities (located in Balclutha and Milton); providing education and advice to dog owners; prosecuting for non-compliance with dog control legislation and bylaws.

Impounded Animals

Dogs and Stock

Please telephone your nearest Clutha District Council Council office or Service Centre and advise us of your lost animal. If the animal is impounded you are required to identify the animal and pay the appropriate charges before the animal is released.

Phone numbers

• Balclutha Office - (03) 419 0200

• Milton Service Centre - (03) 417 8109

• Lawrence Service Centre - (03) 485 9909

• Tapanui Service Centre - (03) 204 8306

• Balclutha Info Centre - (03) 418 0388

• After hours Freephone - 0800 801 350

Fees as of 1 July 2011

Impounding Fees – Dogs
First Offence	52.00
Second Offence	78.00
Third Offence	104.00
Impounding Fees – Stock
Sheep/Goats (first animal, $15.00 per head thereafter)	32.00
Horse/Cattle/Deer (first animal, & $20.00 per head thereafter)	104.00
Plus
Sustenance $10.00 per day or part thereof
After Hours Impounding Fee	10.00
Registration Fee (if appropriate)
Advertising (actual cost)