Provision of a Stray Dog Collection and Kennelling Service

Please refer to the Council's website www.thurrock.gov.uk for further details on the Council. From April 2008 Section 68 for the Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act removes the responsibility for stray dogs (with the exception of dangerous dogs), from the Police leaving Local Authorities in England and Wales with sole responsibility for dealing with stray dogs. Local Authorities have a duty to: Collect and detain stray dogs Return seized dogs to their owners Keep a register of stray dogs Retain the dogs for a...