Fees for doggy matters only

Time perhaps for a doggy hikoi to Tauranga City Council. Dog owners, unlike other domestic pet owners, pay a significant annual fee for the luxury of owning their pet. The fee funds council's animal control centre and deals to issues beyond dogs.

I am totally opposed to the proposed additional restrictions as to how I manage my pet. Dog fees should support and provide for dog owner benefits, and not be used by council to generate new penalties and restrictions on those who pay the fee.

To suggest that I cannot walk my pet down to the local dairy and tie them up outside while I purchase a bottle of milk is a nonsense.

Council, do the city a real service, abandon dog fees. If other ratepayers wish to have a voice in animal and dog management issues then fund the activities from the general rate and all have the right to have a say.

If council wish to continue with dog registrations then the funds from those fees should only be spent on dog-related matters and positive and proactive services to enhance the life of the dog owner and pet.

M O'Neill, Mount Maunganui.

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