We aim, through a combination of education and enforcement to promote responsible dog ownership throughout the Borough.

What We Do

• Investigate complaints regarding straying dogs and impound those found straying.
• Investigate complaints of dog attacks on people and livestock.
• Aim to ensure that all dogs kept within the Borough are licensed.
• Inspect and licence all dog breeding establishments.
• Investigate complaints relating to dangerous ’dogs’.
• Investigate complaints relating to dog fouling.
• Provide an out-of-hours service at weekends and on public holidays for the collection of stray dogs.
• Provide and maintain dog waste bins throughout the Borough and remove dog waste from affected public areas.
• Issue penalty notices or, where appropriate, prosecute individuals who breach relevant legislation.

How to Contact Us

Newtownabbey Borough Council

Mossley Mill

Newtownabbey

BT36 5QA

Telephone: 028 9034 0160

Fax: 028 9034 0077

Email: envhealth@newtownabbey.gov.uk

Web: Dogs Corner