Stray Dogs
Stray dogs may be taken into the Council’s control under the
Environmental Protection Act 1990, when they are handed to the
Council by members of the public who have found them, or where the
Council collects them from public places.
Dogs in the Council’s care are kept in licensed kennels for
seven days. After that time, if not reclaimed by an owner, dogs
will be sent for re-homing via an animal charity.
Historically police forces have accepted stray dogs brought to
them by members of the public. From the 6th April 2008
they will not be able to take them, and stray dogs will be dealt
with only by the Council.
Dog owners themselves also have a legal duty to prevent any dog
from straying, causing injury or damage. Additionally no dog should
be in a public place without it wearing a collar on which is some
means of identifying the owner.
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