Animal Shelter

All seized stray and unwanted dogs are brought to the dog kennels in Pennyburn. The law requires that all stray dogs are kept for a minimum of 5 days to allow the owners the opportunity of reclaiming them. Unwanted dogs may be destroyed immediately. The Council charges kennelling fees of £3 per day and £10 administration costs plus the dog licence fee and veterinary fees, if applicable, for all dogs reclaimed or sold. All unclaimed and unwanted dogs are put to sleep by intravenous barbiturate injection by a veterinary surgeon. Injured dogs are brought to the Council’s veterinary surgeon for appropriate treatment. A charge is levied for receiving or destroying unwanted dogs. The dog warden collects unwanted dogs at a rate of £10 per dog or they can be brought directly to the shelter for a reduced fee of £6.

The kennel supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day management of the kennels and welfare of the dogs. As well as receiving impounded dogs from the dog wardens, the kennels are open to the public Monday – Friday 10.00am –11.00am and 3.30pm – 4.30pm and Saturday 11.00am – 12noon. During the opening hours members of the public can reclaim stray dogs or bring in unwanted dogs.

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