Amnesty considered for unwanted dogs

An amnesty is being considered for dog owners to surrender unwanted pets.

The two-week period could see people who don't want to pay registration fees for their dogs offered the chance to have them put down at the Manukau City Council's expense.

So, you can't pay your parking fees, do you kill your car? No they impound it, and they can even sell it to pay off your fines. Why don't they have an amnesty on the rising cost of registrating a dog? Or better yet, why don't they just make registration FREE !!

If given the go-ahead the scheme will take place in the last two weeks of July.

The plan comes after the success of a similar one held by the Papakura District Council, which saw 18 dogs destroyed - including four pitbulls and a rottweiler cross.

I guess this is one way of taking care of dishing the breeds...

Dog registration costs $90 a year with a reduced rate of $45 for people who qualify as responsible owners.

Ya and if you got a dog fine before, you aren't qualified -- even if you're dog caught a burglar and has been the best ambassador for their canine friends! Perhaps they should have a different 'qualification to 'responsible owner.

As you know, anyone can 'complain' about you, and it's on 'the list'. This is JUST like if you SMACK your KIDS, you are on 'the list'.

New Zealand LOVE their databases. And you wonder why there's so much discrimination in the country!

Late payment sees the fee jump to $120.

Council senior policy analyst Paul Wilson says the amnesty gives people a chance to avoid a visit from an officer requesting the late fee and a possible $300 fine. Isn't that outrageous. ANY person who runs for mayor and states that all dogs will be registered for free will have one huge foot in da door!

"Having people face officers at the door asking for $120 is quite unpleasant for them and the officers," Mr Wilson says. MORE>>