7000+ Auckland dogs were illegally unregistered last year
A man whose dog suffered puncture wounds in an attack by an unregistered, pit bull-type dog is calling for Auckland Council to do more to target owners of illegal dogs.
In 2016-2017, Auckland Council's animal management officers responded to 38,000 complaints about dogs. The top three complaints included roaming dogs (18,000), barking (8300) and unregistered dogs (2000).
Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act released that more than 7000 out of Auckland's 100,000 dogs were unregistered last year.
"I am doing all the things I am suppose to do, but there are people who are not responsible dog owners who are getting away with no punishment," North Shore dog owner Nathan Purches said.
Read the full story here.
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