In the event that a stray dog is seized, we will scan the dog and if it is micro chipped or tagged the owner will be contacted. If we are unable to make contact or we have no way of identifying the owner, the dog will be taken to kennels used by The Council.
What You Must Do?
You must provide your contact details, location details and description of the stray dog.
Under The Environmental Protection Act 1990 Section 150 the finder of a stray dog must:
- return the dog to its owner
- contact the local authority
If the finder fails to take one of these courses of action, he will have committed an offence and would be liable, upon conviction, to a fine
If the finder requests to keep the dog, he must supply the officer with his contact details and details of the dog. The officer is required to keep a record of these details.
What Happens Next?
An Officer will attempt to catch the stray dog if it is roaming or loose. If you have detained the dog, an Officer will make arrangements to have it collected.
A release charge will apply if your dog has been retained at the kennels.
FAQ'S
What happens to stray dogs if they are not claimed from the kennels?
As The Council have a non destruct policy, after 7 days, the ownership of the dog will be transferred to the kennels who will try to rehome them.
Stray Aid
Deerness Kennels