Animal Welfare Officer
(Also known as: dog warden)
Dealing with strays, dog fouling and agressive animals.
Contact Details:
Telephone: 023 8083 2531
Email: public.health@southampton.gov.uk
Details of service:
Southampton City Council has an Animal Welfare Officer who deals with:
the collection of stray dogs either directly from the streets or from members of the public who have found them.
Patrol of the city's green spaces to ensure responsible use by dog owners.
Advice to dog owners on a number of behavioural issues including noise, aggression and destructive behaviour in the home.
Work within schools and community groups to provide education in responsible dog ownership and how to be safe around dogs.
In addition to this she works closely with the RSPCA to help enforce the Animal Welfare Act which requires owners to provide five welfares, these are listed below:
a proper diet, including fresh water
somewhere suitable to live
for any need to be housed with or apart from, other animals
the ability to express normal behaviour
protection from and treatment of, illness and injury
Last updated: 19 September 2008
