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If you want to report a wandering animal, your first point of contact will depend on what sort of animal it is.
HCC Animal Services staff mainly deal with wandering dogs and stock (such as a sheep, pig or goat), so if it fits into that category please give us a call on 570 6666. There is a 24/7 service for reporting such issues.
Phoning will provide the fastest response.
If it is some other sort of animal (e.g. a cat, a rabbit or even a bird) you are concerned about, please contact the SPCA on 04 389 8044
If it is a situation where an animal poses a danger to the public, for example it is running loose on the motorway, please call the Police.
What we need to know
- type of animal
- approximate size
- colour
- any distinguishing features
- when and where you last saw it.
If it is safe to do so, take a photo and let Hutt City Council customer services know you have a photo of the animal.