Lost Dogs
Contact the Dog Warden because the Council maintains a lost Dog Register. Always be consistent in your description of the dog.
Found Dogs
Return to the owner if possible. Contact the Dog Warden, since the dog may have been reported missing. DO NOT keep, sell, give away or abandon any dog you find.
Road Accidents
All road accidents involving dogs should be reported to the Police within 24 hours.
Dog Bites
After obtaining medical attention always report the incident to the Police.
Buying Dogs
For a free list of reputable breeders of pedigree dogs contact the Kennel Club. If you want an older dog or a non-pedigree puppy contact a Dog Rescue Organisation.
Re-homing Dogs
Contact the RSPCA or other dog rescue kennels or, ask the Dog Warden for advice about re-homing pedigree and non-pedigree dogs.
Worming
Good dog owners want to keep their dog happy and healthy so it is important to make sure your dog is wormed regularly. Worming tablets and formulas are available from pet shops and veterinary surgeries.
Welfare
Contact the RSPCA if you believe a dog or any animal is being neglected, cruelly treated or used for illegal purposes such as dog fighting.
General
For details of boarding kennels, vets, dog groomers etc. look in the yellow pages. For general advice e.g. training classes, telephone the Dog Warden who is there to help and advise on any dog related issue.
Out of office hours
Contact the Councils out of hours telephone number 01243 785339