Register your dog early for star selection

Get your dog in blue this month, and your pooch can be a pin-upstar for Western Bay of Plenty District Council’s summer of 2020 event programme.

All Western Bay dogs must be registered with a blue tag by the end of June to have a chance for their best mate to team up with Council’s spokesdog Alfie as the face of the 2020/21 Western Bay Wander Dogs Summer Series.

Alfie is first off the blocks with his new blue tag to remind Western Bay dog owners it’s time to register to make them legal beagles for 2020/21. Registrations are open, and there’s no change to the fees this year.

“Your dog needs to be registered with its blue tag by July 1st. Existing dog owners will receive their information pack in the mail this week along with Alfie’s newsletter with the latest on what’s up in his team,” says Council’s Compliance and Monitoring Manager, Alison Curtis.

“Our dogs help keep us happy and healthy, and we highlight some tips and tricks in our newsletter to keep them happy and healthy too. If you need any more advice, you can always contact the animal services team at Western Bay to give a helping hand.”

Register by the end of June, snap a photo of your pooch sporting the blue tag, post on Facebook and tag @westernbaycouncil and your dog will be up for selection as Alfie’s bestie for this year’s Wander Dogs Series. The pin-up-pooch’s owner will receive an illustrated portrait of their dog and a bag of Blackhawk dog food.

If your or your dog/s details have changed from last year, you can update your information directly online or on your registration form when you make payment.

All information on fees and how they apply to different dogs (de-sexed, unneutered, dangerous, working and assistance dogs, etc.) is available on Council’s website.

For any queries, please contact Council’s customer services team, phone 0800 926 732 or email customerservice@westernbay.govt.nz