Useful telephone numbers and other information

Animal cruelty

Cruelty cases are investigated by the RSPCA. Contact: 0300 1234 999

Livestock

It is an offence for a dog to worry livestock in a field under the Dogs (Protection of Livestock) Act 1953. A farmer is entitled to shoot a dog that he sees loose in his field if he feels the dog is a threat to his livestock.

Road accidents involving dogs

A driver that hits a dog or is involved in an accident involving a dog must report it to the Police as soon as possible and definitely within 24 hours under the Road Traffic Act 1988.

Thanet District Council dog wardens

Tel: 01843 577 000

E-mail: community.safety@thanet.gov.uk

See our dogs page for more information

Neighbouring councils

Canterbury City Council: 01227 862000

Dover District Council: 01304 821199

Police station

Thanet: 01622 690690  (24 hour)

Local veterinary surgeries

Eagle Vets

4 Eastfield Road, Birchington.

Tel: 01843 845 050

Also at Minster: 01843 825 999 (24/7 emergency care)

RK Plunkett

151 High Street, Ramsgate,

Tel: 01843 591 899

Also at: 1 Millmead Road, Margate

Companion care @ Pets at Home

Westwood Retail Park

Tel: 01843 608430

Out of hours: 01227 470033

Local dog training clubs

The Dogs Trust

Tel: 0207 837 0006

Kennel Club

Tel: 0844 463 3980

Frandham Boarding Kennels

Minnis Lane,

Dover, Kent
Tel: 01304 823 133

www.frandham.co.uk

Enve Canine Services

Tel: Emma on 07505 382689 or Ve 07505 382694

E-mail envecanineservices@hotmail.co.uk