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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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Dog Problems
Incidents occur with dogs which may require some help and advice. We offer guidance on how our Animal Wardens can help.
Cruelty
Dogs being mistreated and which cruelty is being inflicted should be reported to the RSPCA. Howling dogs may sound distressing but it may be the dog is bored or lonely. Our Animal Wardens are about to advise and inspect further if needs be.
Training
Our Animal Wardens are able to give basic advice and contact details of local dog clubs and pet behaviourists.
Re-homing
We can help with re-homing some household pets. Dogs can only be re-homed if they are of sound temperament. We are not a rescue organisation but we do work closely with rescue centres to help in these instances.
Dead or injured dogs
Contact our Animal Warden if a dog has been involved in a road traffic accident or other incident. We require exact details of the location to respond as quickly as possible.
Injured dogs will be taken to a local vet for treatment and then placed in suitable Kennels. Attempts will be made to locate the owner. However, if after 7 days they have not been located, the dog will be re-homed.
If the incident has resulted in the dog's death, the Wardens will collect the animal and take it to a local Veterinary Surgery. Attempts will be made to locate the owner but if this is not possible we will, after 7 days, organise suitable burial arrangements.
If the owner is located we will seek to retrieve any costs incurred.
