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Animal welfare

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

If you would like to know more on any of the issues raised, or indeed any other related matters, then please call or email the Animal Welfare Officer on the contact details below.

You can contact the Animal Welfare Officer on 01362 656870 or email licensingteam@breckland.gov.uk.

To contact the Dog Warden you can contact him on 01362 656870 or email envprotect@breckland.gov.uk

General services:

  • The control of stray dogs under the Environmental Protection Act 1990
  • Noise Control under the EPA 1990 (barking dogs and other animal noise)
  • Dangerous Dogs Act 1989
  • Dogs Fouling of Land Act 1996. Including bin installations, dog fouling notices and 'poop scoop' bags
  • Animal Boarding Establishment Act 1963
  • Pet Animals Act 1951
  • Permanent pet identification in the form of Microchipping

Animal welfare also covers:

Pet care

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