Take the dog to the Dog Warden, arrange to meet the Dog Warden or deliver the dog to the Councils contractors (see “Where do I take a stray dog?”)
The Environmental Protection Act 1990 requires that any person who takes possession of a stray dog must either return the dog to its owner or take the dog into care of the local authority. If, after taking the dog to the local authority, you wish to keep it, you must inform the City Council. You must keep the dog for not less than 1 month, unless it is claimed by its owner. Where do I take a stray dog? During normal office hours – phone 0191 211 6199 and the Dog Warden will arrange to meet you. Alternatively take the stray dog to Newcastle Dog and Cat Shelter, Claremont Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 4NL. Between 5pm and 7am – phone 0191 232 8520 (Newcastle Civic Centre). Arrangements will be made by the duty security officer for the dog to be collected the next working day. If you are unable to look after the dog, the person taking the call will arrange for you to take it to: Westway Veterinary Group, 426-428 West Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 2ER. You must contact the Civic Centre b
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