Applying to adopt a dog
We manage pounds in Cambridge and Kihikihi but we are not an animal rescue shelter. Most impounded dogs in Waipā are claimed, but sadly there are a few each year who are abandoned by their owners.
We work hard to rehome unclaimed pound dogs, and dogs available for adoption can be viewed on our Facebook page Waipā Animal Control. We also advertise on TradeMe. We try our best to match a dog’s personality and behaviour with an owner who has the lifestyle to match.
Dog adoption application form
Cost of dog adoption
Council offers free registration for any dog adopted from a Waipā pound, until the expiry of the registration year (30 June annually) in which adoption takes place. If your new pet was not microchipped by a previous owner, you will have to pay the microchipping fee.
If a dog has not already been vaccinated and/or desexed, you're also required to pay these costs directly to the vet clinic (at a discounted rate).
In most cases dogs will only be rehomed to owners with a fully fenced dog proof property.
At the time of adoption you will be asked to complete an agreement form which outlines the responsibilities of the new owner and Council following adoption.
Please note:
- Council offers free registration for dogs adopted from a Waipā pound, until the expiry of the registration year. If your new pet was not microchipped by a previous owner, you will have to pay the microchipping fee
- If a dog has not already been vaccinated and/or desexed, you're also required to pay these costs directly to the vet clinic (at a discounted rate)
- In most cases dogs will only be rehomed to owners with a fully fenced dog proof property
- You’ll be asked to complete an agreement form which outlines your responsibilities at the time of adoption
