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Animal welfare

Within the council, animal control is a high profile service, providing not only the control of stray dogs, but also many other aspects regarding Animal Welfare.

General service provided

  • the control of stray dogs under the Environmental Protection Act 1990
  • noise Control under the EPA 1990 (barking dogs and other animal noise)
  • dogs Act 1871
  • dangerous Dogs Act 1991
  • dogs fouling Bye-laws
  • Animal Boarding Establishment Act 1963
  • Pet Animals Act 1951
  • Riding Establishments Act 1964 and 1970
  • Breeding and Sale of Dogs (Welfare) Act 1999
  • Dangerous Wild Animals Act 1976
  • The Performing Animals (Regulation) Act 1925
  • Protection of Animals Act 1911

Cruelty to animals - who you should call.

If you suspect that an animal of any kind is being subjected to any form or cruelty contact the Royal Society for the Protection of Cruelty to Animals Logo indicating an external web link  (RSPCA) to contact the National Cruelty Helpline 0870 5555 999.

If you would like to know more on any of the issues raised or indeed any other related matters then please call the Animal Warden on 0208 207 2277 or email environmental.health@hertsmere.gov.uk

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