Stray Animals
The Council has a legal duty to deal with stray dogs:
Dogs
The Council has a duty under the Clean Neighbourhoods and Environmental Protection Act 2005 to collect and detain stray dogs.
The Council also has the power to dispose of the dogs if they remain unclaimed.
When dealing with stray dogs we will take into account the relevant provisions of:
- the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991
- the Dogs (Fouling of Land) Act 1996
- the Control of Dogs Order 1992
- the Protection of Animals Act 1911
- the Abandonment of Animals Act 1960
- any other relevant legislation
Dogs are kept in our kennels until claimed or if the animal is not claimed by the owner it is taken to Battersea Dogs Home.
Dogs can be claimed by their owners but there is a release fee of £30 with a boarding fee of £6 per night.
Page updated: 19 Jan 2008