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Stray dogs

Dealing with stray dogs

Medway Community Officers collect stray dogs between 5.30am and 9pm, Monday to Friday. Outside these hours, stray dogs should be taken to the local police station.

If a dog is seized by the Community Officers, it will be held at the council's kennels until the owner pays a statutory charge and kennelling fees. If the dog is not claimed after seven days, it is normally found a new owner but if it cannot be re-homed it may be destroyed. The law states that all dogs must wear a collar and tag with the owner's name and address (including dogs fitted with microchips).

Dangerous dogs

The police and the Community Officers share the responsibility for dealing with dangerous dogs, with the police being the lead agency in prosecuting offenders.

To report a dangerous, stray or lost dog, please use the contact details below, complete the online form or phone Medway Police Station on 01634 891055.

Medway Council's kennel service is provided by Jasmil Kennels and Cattery Ltd.

Low cost neutering for Staffordshire Bull Terriers

The RSPCA is offering low-cost neutering for Staffies. The offer is available for people who receive one or more of the following:

Price are:

  • £35 for female dogs
  • £25 for male dogs

The offer is limited, so phone now on 0300 1230306 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm)

The price applies to dogs up to 25kg in weight. Vouchers will be dated and will need to be used within a set time. Proof of benefit will be required. You must live in Medway.

 

For more information contact Customer First by telephone: 01634 333333 or by email: customer.first@medway.gov.uk

Write to: Customer First, Medway Council, Gun Wharf, Dock Road, Chatham, Kent ME4 4TR

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