Animal Welfare (Dogs) Code of Welfare 2010

The Animal Welfare Act 1999 (the Act) imposes obligations on every person who owns or are in charge of dogs. This code has been issued pursuant to section 75 of the Act and will provide guidance on how to comply with the legislative requirements. However, this code does not provide an exhaustive list of the Act's requirements, and owners and those in charge of dogs should note that they must comply with the minimum standards in this code and the general provisions in the Act. A copy of the Act is accessible at: http://www.legislation.govt.nz (offsite link to www.legislation.govt.nz) 

Page last updated: 23 June 2010