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A dog which is in a public place on its own and not under the control of its keeper is considered a stray.
A variety of reasons:-
As from 6 April 2008, the Police will no longer have responsibility for stray dogs.
Maldon District Council, like all councils throughout the country, will have 24 hours a day, 7 days a week responsibility. As from 6 April 2008, if you find a stray dog at weekends, Bank Holidays or between the hours of 4.30pm and 8.30am Monday to Friday, please contact 07711 885894. If you find a stray dog between 8.30am and 4.30pm, Monday to Friday, please contact Maldon District Council on 01621 854477. You can also report a stray dog by contacting the Council or use the online request form. What do we do with stray dogs? Under the Environmental Protection Act 1990, the Council has a responsibility to seize and take in stray dogs. The Council uses private kennels and must keep the dog for at least 7 days. If the dog is not claimed during this time, it becomes the property the Council. Officers make every effort to re-home the dog and checks of potential new owners are undertaken. To claim a stray dog, the owner must be able to prove ownership, pay the statutory fine of £25, plus any costs incurred, including administration fee £20 if found with a tag or chipped/£25 if no tag or chip, vet bills and kennelling. Our kennelling fees are currently £9.51 per day or part of a day. Rehoming Dogs Occasionally we may have a dog that needs rehoming. If you are in a position to give a stray dog a home please contact us 01621 854477. |
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