Dogs and animals

Number of dogs	12,585
Number of registered dogs	11,518
Number of probationary owners	2
Number of disqualified owners	3
Dog classifications	65
Number of dogs classified as Dangerous under Section 31(1)(b) - this period	14
Number of dogs classified as Menacing under Section 33(1)(a) (i) - this period	32
Total number of dogs in district classified as Menacing under Section 33	19
Number of infringement notices issued	325
For failure to register a dog	190
For failure to control	56
For bylaw offences	47
For failure to comply with effects of Menacing dog	7
For failure to comply with effects of Dangerous dog	4
For wilful obstruction of an officer	2
Impoundments
Number of dogs impounded	309
Number of dogs returned to owner after being impounded	152
Number of dogs rehomed after being impounded	34
Number of dogs euthanised after being impounded	113
Number of dogs taken to SPCA	10
Total number of dog related complaints	4,449
Attacks on a person	70
Attacks on other animals	101
Dog rushing, challenging or chasing traffic	Nil
Wandering/fouling dogs	1,006
Barking	735
Welfare	6
Number of prosecutions
Defended hearing on non-registration - found guilty	Nil
Defended hearing on false statement - found guilty	Nil

Dog Statistic Report June 2025