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Environmental Health
Lewes District Council
Southover House
Southover Road
Lewes
East Sussex
BN7 1AB
Tel: 01273 484354
ehealth@lewes.gov.uk
Minicom 01273 484488
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Dangerous Dogs
Incidents may also occur with dogs which may require some help and advice. We advise owners on correct handling of their pet and can take action if required.
Dangerous Dogs
If you are attacked by or encounter a dangerous dog or a dog which is considered to be out of control in a public place then you should contact the Police with all the relevant details.
- Sussex Police
- 0845 60 70 999
- contact.centre@sussex.pnn.police.uk
If the incident happens on private property then you should contact the Animal Control Team with all the relevant details
- Lewes District Council - Environmental Health Animal Control
- 01273 484472
- ehealth@lewes.gov.uk
Relevant details
When reporting an incident, please provide if known, the address of where the animal lives or where you encountered the dog and an account of what happened along with the description of the dog and any contact details of witnesses.
Dog Incidents
If a dog attacks another dog, our Animal Control Officers can investigate the incident. Take the:
- date
- time
- location
- details of the dog owner if known
If the dog requires Veterinary treatment please keep a copy of the invoice and a photograph of any injuries if possible. The Officer will investigate the complaint and may take witness statements.
Suitable ways of resolving the complaint will be discussed. This could include a Formal Written Agreement with the offending dog owner to keep their dog under control.
The way the complaint will be investigated will be dependent on the nature of the attack and extent of injuries. Dogs in gardens who jump up at the fence and bark as people pass would not normally be considered to be dangerous.
