Dog Warden Service

Our work on animal welfare is undertaken by SDK Environmental Ltd. The services include:

• Dealing with stray dogs.

• Investigating complaints such as barking dog nuisance and fouling.
  

• Park patrols.
  

• Enforcement of dog fouling legislation.
  

• Administering the Council's' Good Dog Campaign to encourage responsible dog ownership.

• Respond to all complaints as soon as possible but always within 2 working days.
  
  

• It is a legal requirement for you to make sure your dog wears an identity tag when out in a public place.

• It is an offence to let your dog stray. If a stray dog is caught and we can't trace the owner, we will keep it in boarding kennels for which a fee will be charged + £25 for collection and administration. If your dog is picked up and not claimed within 7 days, you will lose the right to reclaim it, and we will try to re-home it. It is therefore important to ensure that the information in your dog's microchip is the current contact details.

• If you allow your dog to foul any public place, you can be liable for a 'Fixed Penalty Notice' (£52) to be served on you on the spot, which is a fast-track alternative to prosecution in the Magistrates' Court which carries a maximum fine of £1000
  

Contact: SDK Environmental Ltd. on Tel. 08444 828 344 or e.mail: support@sdkenvironmental.com

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