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Newham Council's animal welfare team, in conjunction with
the parks constabulary and anti-social behaviour police team, have
set more dates for any dog owners who missed out.
The sessions will be held on the following Saturdays:
June 14
11am to 1pm at Brampton Park, Masterman Road, East Ham
2pm to 5pm at Central Park, High Street South, East Ham
July 26
11am to 1pm at Barking Road Recreation Ground, East Ham
2pm to 5pm at Plashet Park, Plashet Grove, Forest Gate
August 30
11am to 1pm at Little Ilford Park, Church Road, Manor Park
2pm to 5pm at Plashet Park, Plashet Grove, Forest Gate
Councillor Andrew Baikie, executive member for public
protection, said: "Microchipping helps owners be reunited with
their dogs, should they go missing. It also makes it easier to
settle legal ownership of dogs in the event of a dispute.
"We are one of very few boroughs that offer this free service. I
encourage dog owners to take up this offer.
"The animal welfare team has a wealth of knowledge and
experience and will also be available to provide advice and
guidance to pet owners."
Mrs Elaine Palmer from East Ham had her two bull mastiffs,
Ronnie and Reggie, microchipped in Central Park, East Ham. She
said: "I didn't realise the council offered this service. I decided
to get my dogs chipped in case I lost them or if they were stolen.
It helps in claiming ownership and unlike a collar, it's permanent.
I would definitely recommend it to other dog owners."
Since April, the council's animal welfare service took sole
responsibility for stray dogs from the police. During the
microchipping weekend, the team picked up a stray dog and returned
it to its owner. They also stopped a dog fight that was taking
place in Russell Road, Custom House.
By law, owners must not allow their dogs to stray and must
ensure their dog wears a collar and identity tag. It is also an
offence to let the dog be out of control in a public place and
allow it to be a nuisance to other people. If the dog attacks a
person, the owner is liable for prosecution.
The animal welfare service can provide advice to dog owners on
matters such as training, chewing and socialisation. As well as
microchipping, the team also provides a tattooing service for £20,
which is available by appointment.
To contact the animal welfare service, telephone 020 8586
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