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The sessions are:
11am to 1pm at Barking Road
Recreation Ground
East Ham
2pm to 5pm
at Plashet Park, Plashet Grove, Forest Gate
Dog owners who are unable to make the date can go to sessions on
Saturday, 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."
Since April, the council's animal welfare service took sole
responsibility for stray dogs from the police.
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
9739. |