Dogs in Distress
Many people do not realise that leaving pets in cars and caravans can be a risk to the animal's health and welfare. It is difficult to predict weather changes and the car or caravan may become very hot. Inadequate air and lack of cool water can also distress the animal. If you see a pet left in these circumstances and are concerned please call the local police or the dog warden service immediately.
The Dog Warden Service
- Patrols the area and restricted beaches in the summer
- Advises dog owners and the public about stray dogs, fouling and general problems
- Picks up stray dogs and returns them to the owner if they have a collar and address tag or are micro-chipped.
- Impounds dogs which stray or wander
- Issues warnings and prosecutes offenders
Lost and stray dogs
In the event your dog is lost and to ensure a speedy return, make sure your dog has a tag with your holiday address and telephone number on them. If you have lost your dog, telephone the dog warden on 01437 764551 immediately. If it is out of office hours contact the warden the next day.
If you find a stray dog out of normal hours (9am to 5pm) or over the weekend they will be accepted at Barnlake House Boarding Kennels, Burton. Before visiting please call the proprietor by phone 01646 600420 and you will be asked for your name and address before you leave the dog. This a service for genuinely lost/stray dogs and not a shelter for abandoned dogs.
All dogs are then moved on to Broad Lane Kennels, Lawrenny by the Dog Wardens. When a dog is picked up by a warden it is taken to kennels at: Broad Lane Kennels in Lawrenny Tel – 01646 651133
You may collect your dog during the following hours:
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
Saturday 10am to 2pm
Sunday 9am to 1pm
You will need to provide proof of identity and there are charges for recovering your dog:You would also be responsible for the cost of any essential veterinary treatment incurred by the council.
Daily Kennelling fee £7.50 per day.
Fixed Penalty £25.00
Please note that stray dogs placed in the Dog Warden kennels if not reclaimed by their owners are held for a period of 7 days, and then re-homed if possible.