Control Of Stray Dogs
The Environmental Protection Act 1990: Sections 149-151
Control of Dogs
These sections of the Act require Local Authorities to deal
with the problem of stray dogs within their district, to include
the collection and detention of them for a specific period and the
disposal thereafter if not claimed.
Dogs wearing a collar with identification are in the first
instance returned directly to the owner. If
however, there is nobody to receive the dog, it will be placed in
detention and the owner notified of the fact.
All stray dogs found without identification will be
detained.
All dog owners are advised to ensure their dog carries
identification in the form of a collar and tag bearing the owners
telephone number, or a micro-chip. Micro-chipping is carried
out by the the
Dogs Trust or local Vets
Practices.
Reporting a stray dog
If you find a stray dog and are unable to find it's
owner, you can report this by calling South Lakeland
Direct on 0845 050 4434 between 9am and
5pm Monday to Friday. Outside these hours we do not offer a
collection service but have made arrangements to receive stray dogs
through our current kennelling contractor.
Please call our emergency telephone numbers:
Kendal & Eastern Area 0870 428
6905
Lakes, Ulverston & Western Area 0870 428
6906
for details of where to take stray dogs during out of hours
periods.