Frequently asked questions about stray dogs

Note: some figures are approximate.

How many stray/sick dogs have you seized?

2022/23 - 214
2021/22 - 290
2020/21 - 206
2019/20 - 505
2018/19 - 635

How many dogs have you returned to their original owners? (includes returned to owner without impounding plus those impounded and subsequently claimed by owner)

2022/23 - 141
2021/22 - 89
2020/21 - 78
2019/20 - 157
2018/19 - 201

How many dogs have you rehomed with a new owner?

2022/23 - 9
2021/22 - 2
2020/21 - 3
2019/20 - 11
2018/19 - 14

How many dogs have you rehomed via a charity agency?

2022/23 - 58
2021/22 - 22
2020/21 - 34
2019/20 - 100
2018/19 - 114

How many dogs have you had to put to sleep/dispose of?

2022/23 - 6
2021/22 - 0
2020/21 - 0
2019/20 - 0
2018/19 - 1

What reasons would you have to put a dog to sleep?

Dogs are only euthanised on veterinary advice on health or behavioural grounds.

Which were the top five most seized dog breeds?

2022/23 - Terrier, Bulldog, Jack Russell, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Collie
2021/22 - Jack Russell, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Husky X, German Shepherd
2020/21 - Jack Russell, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Husky X, German Shepherd
2019/20 - Jack Russell, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Husky X, German Shepherd
2018/19 - Staff Bull Terrier, Bulldog, Border Collie

Which were the top five most put to sleep/disposed of dog breeds?

2022/23 - n/a
2021/22 - n/a
2020/21 - n/a
2019/20 - n/a
2018/19 - Terrier, Bulldog, Staff

How many active DCOs (dog control orders) do you have in place?

None.