Frequently Asked Questions - Dog Wardens
The following is a list of frequently asked questions related to
dog wardens:
I have lost my Dog. What can i do?
Contact us with details and we will make every effort to
re-unite you with your Dog. (Please note that there is a fee of £40
for a returned Dog or £80 for any Dog taken to the
Kennels)
The dog next door is always barking. What can i
do?
Barkings dogs are dealt with by the Environmental Health
department, you should contact the
Environmental Health team.
Does my dog require identification?
Your dog must wear a collar and tag by law when out in a
public place, which includes contact details of the owner. This
information will assist in the dog being re-united with its
owner.
If we seize a stray dog, and we can't trace an owner, we will
keep it in boarding kennels for a period of 7 days, then if not
claimed, efforts will be made to rehome if not claimed.
Does my dog need to be licensed?
No. However, it is advisable to have your dog micro-chipped so
it can be easily identified in addition to wearing a collar and
tag.
Does the council offer a micro-chipping
service?
No, however a local vet can micro-chip your Dog for a nominal
fee.
What is the councils stance on dog
fouling?
The Dog (fouling of land) Act 1996 was adopted and means
that:
It is illegal to fail to clear up after your dog if it fouls on
any land which is open to the air and to which the public has
access.
The penaly for contravening the act is a £50 fixed penalty fine.
If the fine is not paid within 14 days, then this may lead to
prosecution in a magistrates court with a maximum fine of a
£1000.
Patrols are carried out in areas that are regulary fouled.
My neighbour doesn't clean up after their dog and has
fouled their garden, it is causing a smell and attracting flies.
What can i do?
Contact the Environmental Health
team.
We would like a dog-waste bin in our area. What can we
do?
We always welcome suggestions from the public on a new location
of a dog waste bin.
Please contact the dog warden who will then survey the area and
contact the relevant department.
What should i do about dangerous dogs?
Cheshire Police deal with dog attacks on people and on other
animals. They can be contacted on 08454580000
It is also advisable to contact your doctor or NHS direct if you
have been bitten.
Does my Dog have to wear a muzzle?
If you know that your Dog may try to bite people or other
animals when in public, it would be sensible for it to wear a
muzzle.
The magistrate’s court can order that a Dog be muzzled if it
considers that it has been out of control or has acted
dangerously.
Please note that a dog should never be left alone whilst wearing
a muzzle.
Are there any Dog breeds that are banned in the
UK?
Four breeds are banned under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991, they
are:
- Pit Bull Terrier
- Japanese Tosa
- Dogo Argentine
- Fila Braziliero
I would like to give an unwanted Dog a home. Who do I
contact?
Please contact Stiles Meadows Boarding Kennels on 01260 226393
or City Dogs Home 01782 304130 or contact the Dog Warden who will
give you advice.
Any dogs found out of normal working hours and before 20:00
hours can be handed in to the following kennels;
Field Farms Boarding Kennels
Bebbington Lane
Off School Road
Eaton
Nr. Congleton
The Hollies Kennels
Birch Lane
Hough
Crewe
Telephone: 01270 841553
Mobile 0752 8729433.