Recent figures for stray dogs within Wrexham County Borough Council have shown a 10% reduction in the numbers of stray dogs handled by the Councils Dog Warden Service compared to the same period last year. Numbers of strays reported by the public are down by the same amount over the same period.
Andy Lewis, Chief Housing and Public Protection Officer, said:
“The reductions in numbers of stray dogs reflect the hard work put in by a number of dedicated officers within our Environmental Enforcement and Dog Warden Service and also a willingness by the majority of the public to take their responsibilities as a dog owner seriously.”
Wrexham Council use a co-ordinated strategy to reduce the numbers of stray dogs on Wrexham’s streets and will take enforcement action where appropriate. The Council have been working with the Dogs Trust to promote neutering in areas where traditionally there have been high numbers of complaints about strays. Neutering limits unwanted litters and makes dogs less likely to wander off.
The council also has a pro-active approach to tackling people who allow their dogs to roam. Not only can their dogs be seized but if the dog fouls the owner can be prosecuted for the offence. The strategy seems to be working as the Warden Service are seeing less stray dogs on the street.
If you have reason to report a stray dog you should call Contact Wrexham on 298989 providing a description of the dog and details of the dogs location.
