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.
The Animal Welfare (Care and Procedures) Regulations 2018 allow better enforcement of low to medium animal welfare offending. Check the regulations and Ministry for Primary Industries to make sure you're complying with these laws.