We will always try to find the best possible home for animals. We will consider the best interests of both you and the animal before we approve an adoption.
I mua i tāu taurima kurī I mua i tāu taurima kurī Before you adopt a dog
A guide for first time dog owners
All first time dog owners should read our guide for dog owners, particularly the following pages:
We will check your property
One of our animal management officers will visit you at home to check if your property is suitable for keeping a dog.
We will check whether your property is:
- fully fenced
- of adequate size for the dog you are adopting.
If you live in rental accommodation you must get a letter from the property owner, giving their approval to have the dog on the property.
Pre-adoption checks for dogs
All dogs up we put up for adoption have been:
- health checked
- neutered
- registered
- micro-chipped.
All dogs are given a basic vaccination before they leave the shelter. Most dogs will need a booster shot for any further vaccinations.
Speak to your vet for more information.