Animal welfare service

Animal nuisance

Complaints of animal nuisance will be investigated by the Animal Welfare Service.

Pets kept in unhygienic conditions can cause a smell nuisance to neighbours. Dogs left alone to bark for a long period may be a noise nuisance to people living nearby.

Anyone owning a pet has a duty to keep it in a way which does not interfere with their neighbour's enjoyment of their homes. We always try to resolve problems through information and advice. However, irresponsible pet ownership is classed as anti-social behaviour and noise and smell nuisance may be dealt with under the Environmental Protection Act which carries a fine of up to £5,000.

The Animal Welfare Section responds to a range of complaints of nuisances caused by animals:

  • Accumulation of dog foul in domestic gardens
  • Dogs straying
  • Dangerous/aggressive dogs
  • Smell caused by animals in domestic properties
  • Dogs fouling public land

In this section:

  1. About the Animal Welfare service and Dog Wardens team
  2. Canine Capers and Animal Antics
  3. Educational Talks
  4. Cruelty to animals
  5. Animal nuisance (current page)
  6. Neutering
  7. Dog Waste Bins
  8. Dangerous dogs
  9. Microchipping of dogs
  10. Lost dogs

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