Apply for a multiple dog permit

A condition of this permit is that you consult your boundary neighbours and provide us with their signed confirmation that you’ve spoken to them about your plans to keep 3 or more dogs. You’ll need to do this for each property that shares a boundary with yours.

Please download the boundary neighbour confirmation form and take it with you when you talk to your neighbours. You'll need to print a new copy of the form for every house you go to. Your neighbours need to fill it in and sign it to confirm you have consulted them, and if they have any feedback about your plans.

We may also contact your neighbours when we process your application.

Once you’ve completed the previous step, please date and sign the declaration at the end of the application form and bring it into our Customer Service Centre on the Square, together with the boundary neighbour confirmation forms and your application fee.

We accept cash, debit cards and credit cards for payment (note, there is a 1.3% surcharge for credit cards).

The final step in the application process is a property inspection. Within 10 working days of receiving your completed application, an animal management officer will contact you to arrange a suitable time to inspect your property.

During the inspection you will need to provide us with proof that you possess a suitable lead and muzzle for each dog in case you have to evacuate them in an emergency.