Stray Dogs

What does the Dog Warden do?

The dog warden deals with enquiries or information relating to stray dogs during office hours. There is an out of hours service but only in emergencies, and staff will attend when practicable. The dog warden has powers to lift any dog in a public area, which he believes to be a stray.

What does the Dog Warden do with the dogs?

The dogs lifted will be taken to our Kennels where they will be kept for seven days unless reclaimed. This would involve the payment of an administration charge and kennelling fees of £25.00 for the first day plus £7.00 per day thereafter. Failure to collect the dog within seven days may result in the dog being re-homed or ultimately in rare cases, destroyed.

I've lost my dog what should I do?

Contact Environmental Health Service or the Police who will be able to tell you if the dog warden has lifted your dog. We will also put your details in a register so if the Dog Warden finds your dog or someone reports finding your dog we can contact you. You should also contact the Police as they sometimes keep dogs until the Dog Warden collects them.

I've found a dog what should I do?

Contact Environmental Health or the Police and we will arrange to pick it up. Alternatively if you want to keep the dog you must inform Environmental Health of all the details. If after two months the dog has not been claimed you will become it's owner. A suitability check may be carried out.