18-047 The Kennelling of Stray Dogs

This tender process is being conducted as an open competition for the provision of The Kennelling of Stray Dogs both in working hours and out of hours in accordance with the Council's duty under the Environmental Protection Act 1990. The kennelling service will encompass receiving stray dogs both from the Council's wardens and members of the public and ensure that they are boarded for 7 calendar days or until they are reclaimed by their owners, dogs shall be received by the kennels on any day (including Saturday and Sunday) between 8:00am and 9:00pm. The kennels will be responsible for the dog from 12 noon on the 8th day. All suppliers must hold a valid Animal Boarding Establishment licence and must adhere to the standards within the licence.

The total number of strays collected throughout 2017 was 227, of those collected 115 went through a re-homing process. Where a dog was reunited with its owner they spent an average of 2 days in the kennels.

The majority of dogs collected were Staffordshire Bull Terriers, Lurchers, terriers and their respective cross-breeds.