The provision of services for stray dogs & kennelling service

Under Section 149 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990, the local authority is responsible for discharging the functions for dealing with stray dogs (with the exception of dangerous dogs). The Control of Dogs Order 1992 provides that dogs must wear a collar and tag giving the name and address of the owner when in a public place. In most cases, it is expected that this will enable the owner to be identified with relative ease. Failure to comply with this direction is an offence under Animal Health Act 1981 and such dogs may be seized, even if a person is in charge of such a dog. Moreover, the 1992 order places a duty on authorities to enforce the requirement for dogs to wear a collar…

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