Lost your dog?

Report your missing dog to the Dog Warden as soon as possible.  It may have already been picked up.  Contact your local police station and give a clear description of your dog.  Contact the Council Kennels to see if it has been handed in.

Found a dog?

Contact the Dog Warden giving your details and a description of the dog.  If an address is available on the dog then try to return it to the dog’s owner.  Take the dog to your local police station.  If out of office hours and you are comfortable with the dog, hold on to it over night, then contact the Dog Warden first thing the following morning.

Bitten by a dog?

Get medical attention first and then report the incident to the police and Dog Warden.

Run over/knocked down a dog in your motor vehicle?

Report the accident to the police within 24 hours – seek advice from the Dog Warden if you know whose dog it is, but don’t want to confront the owner.

Buying a dog?

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 then contact a dog rescue organisation.

Unwanted dog?

Contact the local Dogs Home; be prepared to be put on a waiting list.

Want to complain about a dog?

Contact the Dog Warden.

General

For details of boarding kennels, vets, dog grooming etc. look in Yellow Pages.  For general advice contact  the Dog Warden who is there to help and advise on any dog related issue.