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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.
You’ll need to have your dog tag number, dog’s name and date of death.
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.
Notification of Deceased Dog
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Pop into your nearest Council office:
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:
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