Microchipping
Find out about free microchipping.
Microchipping timetable
A microchip carries a unique number and responds to a scanner so if your dog is lost, stolen or has escaped or strayed, it can be easily identified. All dogs registered with Southland District Council can access free microchipping. All dogs are required to be microchipped, other than dogs used mainly for herding or driving stock. Microchipping does not replace dog registration.
All dogs eligible to be registered with Southland District Council can be microchipped for free. All dogs must be registered by three months of age.
| Area | Feb '23 | Mar '23 | Apr '23 |
| Invercargill Office (car park) | Wed 1st 11.30am-12pm | None | Wed 5th 11.30am-12pm |
| Otautau office (at rear) | None | Tues 7th 11.30am-12pm | None |
| Lumsden (railway station) | None | Wed 8th 11.30am-12pm | None |
| Riverton office | None | Thu 9th 11.30am-12pm | None |
| Winton (opposite SDC office) | Tues 7th 11.30am-12pm | None | Tue 4th 11.30am-12pm |
| Te Anau office (at rear) | None | Thu 16th 11.30am-12pm | None |
| Wyndham office (at rear) | Tues 14th 2.00-2.30pm | None | Tue 18th 2.00pm-2.30pm |