Dog warden service
Stray Dogs
The Council's Dog Warden have a duty to seize any dog found straying, i.e. unaccompanied in a public place or on private property where it has not been invited.
If a stray dog is picked up which has identification in the form of a microchip or a collar and tag we will always attempt to reunite the owner and dog as soon as possible. If this is not possible the dog will be taken to our kennels where it will be held for a maximum period of eight days, during which time the owner may reclaim their pet upon payment of the statutory £35.00 fine and any kennelling fees that have accrued.
Dangerous Dogs
Dangerous dogs are dealt with under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 and are the responsibility of the Police.