Rotorua Pound
Ownership Criteria
Potential owners must want a dog and be prepared to commit themselves to the dog for possibly up to 15 years. They must have a property that is either fully or partially fenced so as to provide a reasonable sized exercise area. Should they intend to keep the dog outside, a suitable waterproof kennel or kennel/run combination is also necessary.
What we require:
- A property check to ensure it is suitable e.g. adequate fencing, a kennel suitable for the size of the dog etc
- A dog owner history check will be carried out.
Adoption fees are as follows:
- Female - $168.00 (covers Parvovirus vaccination, desexing and microchip)
- Male - $118.65 (covers Parvovirus vaccination, desexing and microchip)
- Dogs already desexed - $102.90 (covers Parvovirus vaccination and microchip)
All dogs are required to be registered with Council annually and this will be an additional cost for the new owner.
Central City Vets de-sexes the dogs that are re-homed through the pound, and offers discounts for their first vaccinations along with discounted flea and worm treatments. Re-homed dogs are registered and microchipped at the time of adoption and this is done at the pound.
Rotorua Lakes Council reserves the right to refuse adoption where necessary.
Surrendering a dog
Sometimes dog owners need to make a difficult decision to rehome their pet. This is an unfortunate situation and we acknowledge that it can be tough for anyone who has to make this hard call.
If you need to surrender your dog for any reason, please contact our Animal Control team to discuss your options. We are here to assist.
Please do not leave your dog outside the Pound outside of opening hours. This can cause it unnecessary stress and could expose them to harsh weather or other risks. We also no longer have a ‘dump box’ for animals.
To speak to someone about surrendering your dog please phone 07 348 4199 (Mon – Friday 8am – 5pm).
