Animal safety and welfare
Information on keeping domestic and exotic animals, responsible dog ownership, report fouling and how we enforce local byelaws.
Dog and animal safety
Powers that police, the council and other authorities can use to control or improve the behaviour of dogs
Stray dogs
How to report a stray, found or lost dog
Animal licensing
Apply for a licence to run a boarding kennel or cattery, run a riding establishment or sell pet animals. There are also separate licences available for dangerous wild animals and zoos
Report animal fouling
Tell us about animal fouling or other mess on the street or in a public place
Responsible dog ownership
It's a legal requirement that every dog owner must have their dog microchipped
Dog walking during the coronavirus outbreak
If you are walking someone else's dog during the coronavirus outbreak, here are some guidelines to keep you both safe