We provide enforcement and education services in respect of dog fouling issues. In all instances where evidence is obtained, formal action may result, including the issue of on the spot fines (Fixed Penalty Notices) breaching the Ashford Borough Council Dog Fouling Order [pdf] 92KB.
Dog owners are asked to carry sufficient plastic bags to pick up dog waste. Dog waste can be placed in public litter bins.
The dog warden service will collect stray dogs within the Ashford borough between 8.30am and 5pm, Monday to Friday and take them to the council's nominated kennel. If the dog is not claimed within seven full days from the time it is kennelled, the dog will be made available for re-homing.
If you have found a dog and are able to keep hold of it until the next working day please fill out our report a lost or found dog and we will contact you to arrange collection or call 01233 330340 in office hours.
If you have found a dog outside normal working hours and are unable to keep it until the next working day, please call 01233 331111 and you will be advised as to what you can do.
You can also register your lost or stolen dog with Dog Lost.
As of 6 April 2016, all dogs have to be microchipped. More information is available on our microchipping page.
Dog on dog attacks are a civil matter. Please report these to us so that we can keep a record of incidents; call 01233 330340 in office hours. We may contact you for further information.
The dog warden service is not responsible for emptying dog waste bins; this is managed by our street cleansing service. Email streetscene@ashford.gov.uk to report a dog waste/litter bin to be emptied.