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Policy on scanning of stray dogs - Newport's dog wardens will scan any stray and will try to contact owners.

Policy on scanning of dead dogs - dead dogs are not scanned by the Council. Any that are picked up are taken to the pet crematorium in Redwick.

Microchipping provision - The Council's kennels provide a microchipping service for only £10 during normal opening hours. All dogs rehomed through the kennels are also chipped. Congratulations to Newport for providing this service.

Out of hours service for stray dogs - On its website, Newport says that stray dogs should be reported to Summerhill Veterinary Centre on (01633) 255394, though the website does not make it clear what if any facilities exist for reception, and if this includes collection or is purely for delivered dogs.

Numbers of stray dogs - Click here to see Newport's stray dog figures for the past four years (opens in new window). Newport works in conjunction with Hope Rescue, who re-home the majority of dogs from the kennels (those not reclaimed by their owners). Click here to visit their website (opens in new window).

Dog Control Orders - Newport introduced Dog Control Orders into its three municipal cemeteries in 2009.

Contact Details for Dog Warden Service

Coronation Kennels
Newport City Council
Stephenson Street
Newport
NP19 0RB
Telephone: 01633 656656

Email: dog.control@newport.gov.uk

Newport's web site is functional and basic. Positively, it gives clear information about microchipping services, kennel locations and opening hours, and how to pay when reclaiming your dog. Click here to see the website checklist (opens in new window). The dog pages for stray dogs can be located under Trading Standards, not Environmental Health.

Costs of Releasing Dogs from Council Pound - Newport are to be congratulated for having very clear information on their website about the kennelling charges and payment methods.

Charges 2011-2012


	Charge
Dogs reclaimed on the day the dog was picked up by 17:00 hours (no overnight stay at the kennels) (Includes £25 statutory fee and kennel and accommodation costs)	£35.00
Dogs reclaimed after one overnight stay	£50.00
Dogs reclaimed after two overnight stays	£60.00
Dogs reclaimed after three overnight stays	£70.00
Dogs reclaimed after four overnight stays and beyond	£80.00
Dog re-homing fee dependant upon breed and injection fees – includes VAT	£36.00 – £83.00
Tagging – includes VAT	£11.00
Removal from home and disposal	£34.00
Where the dog has required expenditure due to issues such as veterinary treatments the cost of such will be recovered from the owner/carer/person reclaiming.
Should an owner claim their dog and require the kennels to look after it for an extended period a charge of £10 per night will apply.

Kennelling Services are provided in house at Coronation Kennels. Services have not been market tested or reviewed in the past three years, and the Council has no plans to do so. The Council has also confirmed that the service has not had to undergo any restrictions in light of the current financial climate.

Revenue budgets

2010/11 £84,372

2011/12 £89,565

Page updated on 4th October 2011.

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