I need to register my dog today. She is a restricted breed, and the fee for said dog is $200. No concessions.

However, the fee for a desexed or microchipped dog is $34. She is both.

I have not had her registered before as a restricted breed, because the area we lived in, if I had the big sign on my gate, she would have been stolen. Now, I have no choice, or she can be seized and destroyed. I couldn't bear that to happen to a family pet.

Does anyone know how I can plead my case to only have to pay the $34 instead of $200 in a money grabbing exercise, as described to me not ten minutes ago by the local ranger? I cannot possibly pay that amount this week. This fortnight.

Yes, I know some people are against 'these' dogs, and I'm not interested in that discussion right now. I just want help on this topic please.