Dogs and animals

Number of dogs	12,292
Number of registered dogs	10,189
Number of probationary owners	Nil
Number of disqualified owners	7
Dog classifications
Number of dogs classified as Dangerous under Section 31(1)(b) - this period	9
Number of dogs classified as Menacing under Section 33(1)(a) (i) - this period	23
Total number of dogs in district classified as Menacing under Section 33	32
Number of infringement notices issued	267
For failure to register a dog	155
For failure to control	5
For bylaw offences	27
For failure to comply with effects of Menacing dog	5
For failure to comply with effects of Dangerous dog	3
For wilful obstruction of an officer	Nil
Impoundments
Number of dogs impounded	260
Number of dogs returned to owner after being impounded	136
Number of dogs rehomed after being impounded	47
Number of dogs euthanised after being impounded	77
Number of dogs taken to SPCA	12
Total number of dog related complaints	3,679
Attacks on a person	76
Attacks on other animals	123
Dog rushing, challenging or chasing traffic	Nil
Wandering/fouling dogs	863
Barking	692
Welfare	10
Number of prosecutions	5
Defended hearing on non-registration - found guilty	Nil
Defended hearing on false statement - found guilty	Nil

Dog Statistic Report June 2026