Notification of Deceased Dog

If your dog dies, let us know this sad news as soon as possible so we can remove your dog from our register.

Simply fill out the Notification of Deceased Dog form below to inform us. You may even be eligible for a partial refund of your registration fees. 

 

Online

Step 1.Have your dog details ready

You’ll need to have your dog tag number, dog’s name and date of death. 

Step 2.Have your bank details

You will need to provide confirmation of the bank account where you would like the refund to be deposited you require a refund of the unexpired portion of the registration fee. This can be in the form of an electronic copy of a bank deposit slip, portion of your bank statement or other document from your bank.

Step 3.Complete the form online

Notification of Deceased Dog

In Person

Step 1.Download and complete the application form

Download a printable version

Step 2.Visit your nearest Council Office

Pop into your nearest Council office:

  • Levin (Main Office), 126 Oxford Street, Levin, open 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday and on Wednesdays 9.30am to 5pm (except public holidays).
  • Foxton Service Centre, 92 Main Street, Foxton, open 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday (except public holidays).
  • Shannon Service Centre, Plimmer Terrace, Shannon, open 10am to 12 noon and 1pm to 5pm Monday to Friday (except public holidays).

 

By Post

Step 1.Download and complete the application form

Download a printable version

Step 2.Send your details

Post to Horowhenua District Council, Private Bag 4002, Levin 5540.

Yes, you can get a refund of the unexpired portion of the registration fee.

Where the fee for the registration of a dog is paid and that dog dies, a refund will be made on request as follows:

  • where a dog dies before the commencement of the year, the full fee will be refunded;
  • where the dog dies during the year, one-twelfth of the annual fee for each complete month remaining in the registration year after the date of application for a refund will be refunded. 

Contact Us

Phone

06 366 0999

Email

enquiries@horowhenua.govt.nz

Location

Horowhenua District Council (Main Office)
126 Oxford Street
Levin
5510
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