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Tauranga returns 70 per cent of impounded dogs to owners

RNZNZ HeraldWednesday 13 August 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

In this story NZME, Tauranga City Council, Getty Images

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Tauranga city successfully returned 70 per cent of impounded dogs to their owners, with 25 per cent being euthanised. These animal control statistics were noted as being higher than other areas in the Bay of Plenty, where approximately half of impounded dogs were put down.

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First reported by RNZ, Wed 13 Aug 2025, 8:01am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 2 hours
  1. RNZRNZ

    Tauranga returns 70 percent of impounded dogs to owners, 25 percent put down (opens in new tab)

  2. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Tauranga returns 70% of impounded dogs to owners, 25% put down (opens in new tab)