Stray Dogs
A stray is any dog that is unaccompanied by its owner, or a
person representing them, in a public place, or in a private place
in which it should not be (such as on somebody else’s
property).
How to report a stray dog
To contact the Dog Warden at the Animal Refuge & Hospital
please telephone 01228 560082 Outside office
hours, at weekends and on Bank Holidays, Carlisle City Council has
a contractor who will pick up dogs that have been contained, they
can be contacted on 07802 984725.
How we deal with stray dogs
Our enforcement officers enforce the law relating to stray dogs
and operate a service for the seizure of stray dogs. We use the
following policy
- Any dog without a person in control of it will be deemed a
stray;
- If possible, on a first offence, dogs should
be returned to their owner;
- Otherwise, dogs are to be taken to the Animal Refuge at
Wetheral;
- Within 7 days the dog may be reclaimed after
paying any due charges See below).
- After 7 days the dog will be placed for rehoming or
humanely destroyed.
| Reclaim Charges |
|
| Administration charge (levied by the City Council) |
£30.00 |
| Veterinary Fees For Vaccination (if required) |
£15.00 |
| Collection and delivering the stray dog to the kennels (if
required) |
£5.00
|
| Daily Kennel Charges |
First night |
Subsequent
night |
| Small Dog |
£5.30 |
£4.25 |
| Medium Dog (Spaniel Type) |
£6.35 |
£5.30 |
| Large (Collie) |
£9.00 |
£8.00 |
| German Shepherd Type |
£10.55 |
£9.00 |
| Bigger Dog |
£12.70 |
£10.60 |
ACTUAL CHARGES INCLUDING VAT are displayed at the reception of
the Animal's Refuge,
Wetheral Shields, Carlisle (external link)
Responsible Dog Ownership
A responsible dog owner will do everything they can to keep
their pet and others safe.
When a dog is in any public place, it must wear a collar with a
tag or badge giving the name and address of its owner. If your dog
is wearing a collar with identification there is more chance of it
being returned to you safely.
You can also use a microchip or tattoo to permanently identify
their pet. Please remember though, microchips and tattoos do not
replace the need for your dog to have a collar and tag.