Stray dogs

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Last revised: 27 November 2008

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The Councils Responsibility

The Environmental Protection Act 1990 places responsibilities on the Local Authority to collect, detain and dispose of stray dogs

If you find a dog.....

All dogs belong to someone. If you find a dog it is not yours to dispose of as you please - doing so carries an appropriate penalty on a summary conviction - a fine of up to £500

Anyone finding a dog must by law either  :

  • return it to its rightful owner (if known), or

  • inform Kennet District Council's Animal Welfare Officer, or

Don't let your dog be a stray !

Any dog allowed to stray on a highway or public place may be collected by the Animal Welfare Officer.

The fine for letting your dog stray could be anything up to £5,000

If your dog is picked up as a stray......

  • No dog will be released without a collar and tag

  • The dogs release fee will be £25 + the cost of kenneling + the cost of any vets fees

  • The Council is required to keep the dog for 7 days after that it may be sold, rehoused or destroyed

  • Dogs entering farm land or worrying livestock maybe legally destroyed by the farmer

  • The owner of any dog that causes a road accident, damage to a person, another dog or property is liable to pay any resultant costs or expense.

For more information or to report a lost or straying dog please contact the Animal Welfare Officer

on 01380 724911 or email us at kennet@kennet.gov.uk

Stray dog fees & charges 2008/09

 

£
Return of stray dog to known owner£25
Return of stray dog from kennels £25 + Daily Kennel Charges
Disposal of dog if owner subsequently foundWeekly Kennel Charge + Vets Fee
Rehoming of dog to new owner£25

Kennelling Charges

for stray dogs

  

No. of days in kennels

Kennelling Cost

Stray Fine  

Total

1£12.50£25£37.50
2£25.00£25£50.00
3£37.50£25£62.50
4£50.00£25£75.00
5£62.50£25£87.50
6£75.00£25£100.00
7£87.50£25£112.50