Animal Welfare
Within the council, animal control is a high
profile service, providing not only the control of stray dogs, but
also many other aspects regarding Animal Welfare.
For information telephone: 01909 533219.
If you would like to know more on any of the
issues raised or indeed any other related matters then please call
the Animal Welfare Officer on the contact details above.
General Service Provided
- The control of stray dogs under the
Environmental Protection Act 1990
- Noise Control under the EPA 1990 (barking
dogs and other animal noise)
- Dangerous Dogs Act 1989
- Dogs Fouling of Land Act 1996. Including
bin installations, dog fouling notices and 'poop scoop'
bags.
- Animal Boarding Establishment Act
1963
- Pet Animals Act 1951
- Permanent pet identification in the form
of Microchipping
- Cruelty to animals - who should you
call.
If you suspect that an animal of any kind is
being subjected to any form or cruelty then the only organisation
that can legally deal with this is the Royal Society for the Protection of
Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) or contact the National Cruelty
Helpline on 0870 5555 999.
If you would like to know more on any of the
issues raised or indeed any other related matters then please call
the Animal Welfare Officer on the details above.
The Local Authority has formal links with the
Department of Food and Rural Affairs
(DEFRA) in enforcing national legislation governing the health and
welfare of farm animals. This includes responding to complaints of
neglect or ill treatment of livestock on farms, during transport,
at markets, etc.
The identification and registration schemes that
are in place to control animal movements are also overseen by the
Local Authority, along with the issuing of animal movement licences
for on farm movements and movement to slaughter.
Last Updated - 12/03/2009