Local dog owners have actually been paw-sitive about the intro of brand-new metal registrations tags in the Ashburton District, with over 1000 pooches signed up in the very first week.
Council is moving far from the plastic registration strips for a metal alternative that will not require to be changed each year.
Dog registration packs have actually been showing up in letterboxes just recently, motivating dog owners to register their family pets and working dogs prior to completion of July.
Compliance and Development Group Manager Jane Donaldson said the brand-new metal tags were an excellent replacement for plastic.
“Each tag is printed with the registration number and as long as that remains readable, you shouldn’t need to replace it. If the tag does become worn or damaged, you can simply pop into the Council for a replacement.”
Every dog over the age of 3 months requires to be signed up and Council staff are anticipating to process almost 7000 registrations throughout the month of July.
Ms Donaldson said the most convenient alternative for dog owners was to register their dogs online and receive their brand-new tag in the mail.
“Last year online registrations surpassed non-prescription deals for the very first time, so it’s wonderful that individuals are discovering the online alternative user friendly and practical.”
Tag 0001 has actually already been released and now decorates the collar of a 12-year-old dog, properly called Boss.
Dog registration and control charges, and charges for the 2023-24 year have actually increased somewhat to enable inflation.
Online registration and a complete list of charges can be discovered at ashburtondc.govt.nz/dogs
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