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Animal inspection (788) Service
Local authorities inspect farms and land to: prevent outbreaks of animal disease, prevent environmental pollution, check farmers comply with regulations, provide advice at the request of farmers and to investigate complaints
Animal welfare (434) Service
The animal welfare sections responds to both reports from the public, and undertakes proactive patrols. The aims of the service are to protect local wildlife, to prevent nuisance from pet animals or from the keeping or boarding of pet animals and to reduce the risk to animal health arising from commercial keeping of pet or similar non-livestock animals.
Dangerous dogs enforcement (1471) Service
The police will deal with incidents where a dog is posing a risk to members of the public.
Dead animal removal (576) Service
The local authority will arrange removal of dead animals from all publicly accessible areas.
Dog waste bins (1094) Service
Provision of bins for the collection of dog waste in local public areas. Bins are emptied on a regular basis.
Dog fouling (577) Service
Any person who permits a dog that is in their charge to foul any area to which the public has access is committing an offence. The local authority are responsible for monitoring dog fouling and for initiating court proceedings against offenders. In Scotland legislation makes it an offence not to clear up after your dog. Offenders face a fixed penalty of which increases if not paid within 28 days. Offenders can also be reported to the Procurator Fiscal.
Dog registration (612) Service
Some authorities operate a voluntary dog registration scheme which will enable the dog to be returned to its owner if lost. This may include a microchipping scheme.
Dog wardens (432) Service
The dog warden service promotes and monitors responsible dog ownership, enforces dog fouling and dog nuisance legislation and deals with stray dogs.
Pest control (431) Service
The service is provided for pests considered to be a risk to public health or food safety. A service is also be provided to control pests that may become a nuisance in houses such as a wide range of insects.
Pet burial (1506) Service
Local authorities may provide information on pet burial and cremation. Some authorities may offer burial or memorial grounds for pets.
Stray animals (575) Service
The local authority has a legal duty to collect and detain stray animals if they remain unclaimed.