All dogs, other than working dogs*, must have a microchip ID tag implanted beneath their skin if their first registration was on or after 1 July 2006.

This is not required for dogs who were first registered before then, except those classified as dangerous, menacing or impounded. Click here for more on microchipping.

The council provides monthly microchipping clinics at its service centres. The clinics are free for those dogs who are legally required to be microchipped and cost $20 for all other dogs.

* a working dog is any dog owned primarily to herd or drive stock.

This month's microchipping clinics will be held on Friday, 30 May, at the following service centres and times:

Please note that:

• The Rolleston HQ is in Norman Kirk Drive.

• Microchipping will not take place if wet.

• This service is only offered once a month.

• If, because of distance or dog numbers, you can’t get to a clinic, you may arrange for an Animal Control Officer to do the microchipping at your place.

Contact Tracey Wheeler or Eamonn Waters on 03 347-2800 or 03 318-8338.