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The Council's Dog Warden Service respond to, investigate and resolve complaints and service requests relating to:
Stray dogs
Dog fouling
Enforcing relevant legislation when necessary.
Proactive measures are also taken including promoting responsible dog ownership, and patrols to enforce dog-fouling legislation.
The Council does not operate a dog regisitration scheme.
There are over 200 dog fouling bins installed and maintained in the borough. It is an offence for dogs owners to allow their dogs to foul and not clean it away, this applies to the majority of open land in Gedling.
We take this problem very seriously and are very active in serving £50 fixed penalty notices on offenders.
If you see somebody allowing their dog to foul and not clearing away then please contact us on the number or email below so that we can persue enforcement action.
Dangerous dogs are dealt with under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 and are the responsibility of the Police.
The Council's Dog Wardens have a duty to seize any dog found straying, i.e. unaccompanied in a public place or on private property where it has not been invited.
If you find a dog during office hours ( Monday to Friday 8.45 to 4.30)
You should inform the Dog Warden straight away on 0115 901 3832. The Dog Warden can collect it and will attempt to reunite it with its owner if it is wearing a collar and tag or has a mircro chip with the owners details on
If you find a dog out of office hours
Please telephone 07504 033415 and you will be given instructions as to how to deliver the dog to the council.
You should note that the acceptance point for stray dogs is approximately 11 Miles from the Arnold area.
If you wish to keep the dog, the Neighborhood Wardens will collect it from you on the next working day. If you choose to do this, please telephone 0115 9013832.
Any dog found straying will be kennelled for seven full days within that time the owner may claim the dog. The dog owner will be liable for any costs incurred, including kennel fees and any vets bills incurred.
Cost of seizure £50.44 including VAT per hour
Cost transportation to kennels @ 92p per mile including VAT
Out of hours call out fee £15.00 including VAT
Administration charges £21.80
PLUS
£25 Prescribed Fee
Cost of Kennelling £8.80 inc VAT per day
Inoculation (costs for this may vary but are usually around £18.00 plus VAT
Plus any veterinary fees if the dog is in pain or injured
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