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Stray Dogs
A stray dog defined as any dog, tagged or not, that wanders outside its owner's property boundary, whether by accident or design.
You must not allow your dog to exercise unattended in public places, this can lead to indiscriminate fouling in public places, attacks on people or other dogs and road traffic accidents.
If you live within our area and your dog has gone missing please telephone our Contact Centres on 01246 242424 or submit an enquiry form
If you live near to the border with a neighbouring Local Authority, your dog may have strayed over the border. You should also contact one of the following council's to find out if their Dog Warden has found your dog:
- Mansfield District Council - 01623 463463
- Chesterfield Borough Council - 01246 345345
- North East Derbyshire District Council - 01246 231111
- Bassettlaw District Council - 01909 533533
- Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council - 01709 382121
What happens if the Dog Warden finds your dog straying in Bolsover District?
If your dog strays on a highway or public place it maybe seized by our Dog Warden. It will be taken to one of our boarding kennels and only released to the owner after the fees have been paid. The payable fees are:
- Statutory release fee of £25.00
- Administration Fee £12.39
- Kennelling fee £9.00 per day/part of day
- If your dog is collected by Bolsover District Council between 5pm - 8am a £15.00 out-of-hours fee will also apply. If a dog is recieved by our kennels on a Saturday between 9am - 5pm, a Sunday between 9am - 1pm or a Bank Holiday between 10am - 12pm (midday) a fee of £25.00 will apply.
- Veterinary fees - if your dog is found injured or suffering, it may be taken to a veterinary practice for treatment. This will also include routine vaccinationsthat are required to rehome tha dog at one of our sancturies. The fees that are charged directly to the council by the vet will be passed on to the owner.
To arrange payment and collection of a dog, owners should telephone our Contact Centres on 01246 242424 or submit an enquiry form
You can also find out more information on the following:
Dog Identification
The Control of Dogs order 1992 requires that all dogs must be able to be identified by a collar and a tag when in a public place; contravention could result in a fine of up to £5,000. We run a microchipping service available to all residents of the district. Even if your dog is micro-chipped, it still needs to have a collar and tag by law. Having your dog micro-chipped is a good permanent form of identification. It is very important that the details on the microchip database are kept up to date, such as new addresses and contact numbers. Your dog can be microchipped by our Dog Warden for £17.00. For more information, contact us on 01246 242424.
Abandoned Dogs
Your dog must not be abandoned either temporarily or permanently. Leaving a dog to roam freely may constitute temporary abandonment and a charge of cruelty may be brought against you.
Worrying livestock
Stray dogs can also worry livestock which not only puts farm animals at risk, but dogs too. A farmer can legally shoot a dog if it is caught straying on farm land. Many people find it hard to believe that their pet could be capable of chasing and harming livestock, but any dog can have its chase instinct triggered by the sight or movement of farm animals. The dog is also in danger of being trampled by cattle and horses. If your dog causes an accident, worries livestock, damages people or property, or is handed to the Police as a stray, you are liable for any costs incurred.
For further information on any of the above or animal welfare please telephone our Contact Centre on 01246 242424 or submit an enquiry form
Last Updated on Tuesday, 10 April 2012 14:07
