Animal Welfare

Information about the Council's services and other animal welfare organisations

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Animal Control

The Animal Control team responds to reports from the public, and undertakes proactive patrols in the community.
Animal Health and Welfare

There is a wide range of legislation in the UK designed to protect the health and welfare of both domesticated and wild animals.
Animal Welfare FAQs

Answers to common problems of animal welfare
Dangerous Dogs

The Council can take action against the owner of a dog which acts dangerously or aggressively if in such a way as to put a person in fear for their safety. It does not actually have to have bitten anyone for action to be taken.
Dog Warden Service

The Council has a dog warden service that promotes and monitors responsible dog ownership, enforces dog fouling and dog nuisance legislation and deals with stray dogs
Stray Animals

The Council has a legal duty to collect and detain stray dogs if they remain unclaimed.