Dog Owners Encouraged to Heed Lambing Season
With lambing season underway, Christchurch dog owners are being reminded to keep their dogs on a leash when exercising
them in the Port Hills.
Christchurch City Council Animal Control Team Leader Mark Vincent says that there have already been a number of
incidents in which unrestrained dogs have chased and mauled lambs, particularly in the Scarborough, Godley Head Reserves
and Rapaki regions of the Port Hills.
“Lambing season finishes around October, and until then it’s important that we keep our dogs leashed and under control
at all times if we’re taking them into the Port Hills for a walk,” Mr Vincent says.
Other areas with vulnerable stock include Yaldhurst and Belfast. Animal Control Officers will conduct random visits to
areas to enforce these requirements.
“The health and wellbeing of this stock is vital,” Mr Vincent says. “If a dog is caught amongst this stock, its owner
can face serious penalties, with fines up to $300.”
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