Dog Warden
Dog Warden Service
The stray dog collection service works from Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.00pm
(Last collection time is 4.15pm)
Anything out of these times, you will need to contact the kennels directly or keep it until the next working day.
There may be times when the Dog Warden may be unavailable due to demands on the service.
The Dog Wardens role:
Collecting stray dogs
Educating the public on responsible dog ownership through providing information
Promoting awareness and guidance on dog legislation
Enforcing legislation that applies to microchipping and straying
Enforcing legislation that applies to the Borough’s Public Space Protection Orders
Aggressive dogs towards dogs
The Dog Warden Service does not deal with:
You should contact the Police to investigate on 101 unless an emergency where you should dial 999:
Dogs acting in a dangerous or aggressive manner (giving people reasonable fear of attack)
Dogs worrying livestock on agricultural land
Road traffic collisions involving dogs
Control of guard dogs
Dogs being used for illegal purposes (i.e. poaching, fighting, coursing)
Dogs in cars on hot days
If you are worried about an animal’s welfare, then you need to contact the RSPCA
Contact us on:
Phone:- 01254 388111 Email:- enquiries@hyndburnbc.gov.uk