Response 1039792

Response to request for information

Reference

1039792

Response date

21 February 2023

Request

Please provide responses to questions about the dog warden service.

Response

Do you provide dog warden services? Yes
Do you have an in-house team that provides dog warden services? Yes
Do you contract dog warden services to an external provider? No
If you use an external provider: Not applicable
• What is the name of the provider?
• What is the start date of the contract?
• What is the end date of the contract?
• What is the value of the contract?
Do you collaborate with other Local Authorities on dog warden services? If yes, please name them. No
Do you house dogs seized by your dog warden (or the contractor(s) providing your dog warden service) at your own kennel facilities? No
Do you house dogs seized by your dog warden (or the contractor(s) providing your dog warden service) in external kennel facilities? Yes
If you use external facilities:
- What is the name of the provider? RSPCA
- What is the start date of the agreement you have with them? April 21
- What is the end date of the agreement you have with them On-going
- Is there a set value of the agreement you have with them? If yes, please provide it. If no, please provide details of the payment schedule. No - approx. £15 per night per dog
- Please provide the Local Authority license number for their kennelling/dog boarding services. Not applicable
- Is the provider a rescue and rehoming centre? If yes, please provide its charity number if available Not known
Do you rehome dogs seized by your dog warden (or the contractor(s) providing your dog warden service) after their 7 statutory days? Yes
Do you rehome dogs to members of the public yourselves? No
Do you rehome dogs via a rescue organisation/ charity? If so, please give details of which ones. Yes - RSPCA
Do you rehome dogs in any other way? If so, please provide details. No

FOI Responses Environmental Health 2023