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Dogs - Strays
Stray dogs
The council has a duty under the Environmental Protection Act
1990 section 149 to collect and detain stray dogs.
Stray dogs are returned to their owner provided the owner
can be identified (by the dog wearing a collar and tag
or if they are microchipped).
If the owner can't be identified the dog is taken to the
Council's kennels or if deemed more appropriate, placed in foster
care (if a suitable placement can be found). If they remain
unclaimed after seven days the Council has a duty to dispose of
them which is normally by rehoming if a suitable home can be
found or via a rescue society.
What should I do if I find a
stray dog? >>
Can I check if my lost dog
has been found and is beng cared for by the Council?
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What details should I
give when reporting a lost or stray dog? >>
If I find a dog can I keep it?
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Telephone: (023) 9244 6667
Email: ehenvironmentshared@havant.gov.uk
Visit: Civic Offices, Civic Centre Road,
Havant PO9 2AX. Please call at the Customer Services Reception Desk
on the ground floor. The desk is open Monday to Friday 9
am to 5 pm.
If you find a stray
dog
Under Section 150 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 the
finder of a stray dog must:
- return the dog to its owner or
- contact the local authority responsible for the area where the
dog was found.
Please note that it is a criminal offence not to report a stray
dog, which upon conviction, could lead to a fine.
Reporting a stray or lost
dog
You will need to provide the following information to report a
stray or lost dog:
- your name, address and telephone number
- detailed information on the dog eg breed, colour, size of dog,
distinguishing marks and if it is wearing a collar,
- last time you saw the dog
- where you saw the dog (location)
- in the case of a lost dog, if you can email us a photograph of
your dog (at the above contact address) we will put it on our
Lost and Found Dogs
webpage.
Keeping a stray dog
If a dog is in the finder's possession and remains unclaimed
after 28 days the finder is allowed to keep it providing the
conditions are appropriate.