Dogs
Stray Dogs
The dog warden collects contained stray dogs within the borough. These dogs are then taken to the council's nominated kennel. Dogs will be made available for rehoming if they are not claimed within seven full days from the time they arrive at the kennels.
If you have found a dog and have it contained call us immediately, using the contact details below.
Normal working hours (Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.00pm): 01233 330340
Outside normal working hours (Weekends and public holidays): 01233 331111 or complete the online report a stray dog form.
If reported outside of normal working hours you may need to keep the dog contained until the dog warden contacts you.
Complete our online enquiry form to contact the dog warden.
Lost Dogs
If you have lost a dog call us immediately so that we can check our stray dog records.
Normal working hours (Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.00pm): 01233 330340
Outside normal working hours (weekends and public holidays): 01233 331111
You can also register your lost or stolen dog with Dog Lost or report a lost or found dog online.
If your dog is found in the borough and taken to our nominated kennels, it will only be released to you if we are satisfied that you are the owner. You will also have to pay the required fees.
Dog Fouling
Dog owners are expected to carry a sufficient amount of plastic bags to pick up dog waste. Failure to pick up your dog waste can result in a fine or even prosecution.
Please be aware that you can dispose of dog waste in any street litter bin. Alternatively, you can take the waste home with you and dispose in your refuse bin.
Dangerous Dogs
It's against the law to let a dog be dangerously out of control anywhere whether it's a public or private place.
Police deal with:
- Dangerous dogs (Dangerous Dogs Act 1991);
- Dogs attacks on humans in cases where skin is broken and the dog attacked the human directly;
- Dogs straying onto the motorway;
- Reports of illegal breeds (American Pit Bull Terrier, Tosa, Dogo Argentino and Fila Brasileiro).
Dog Warden deals with:
- Out of control dogs in a public area
- Where a human is bitten accidently whilst trying to separate dogs.
You can report any of the issues above to the police, using their online form.
Dog on dog attacks are a civil matter. However, in certain circumstances we will intervene to ensure the offending dog owner is reminded of their responsibility. We will make sure the dog is not out of control. Once the report is received, action is taken depending on the circumstances.
