2023/26116 - Dogs Seized

REQUEST

For the period 1st January 2022 to the 31st December 2022 please supply the following information;

1) How many dogs were seized in connection with the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991?

2) How many dogs died unexpectedly whilst in the custody of Gwent Police?

3) How many dogs whilst in the custody of Gwent Police became ill and were subsequently euthanised on veterinary advice in accordance with the Animal Welfare Act 2006?

4) How many of the dogs that died subject to (2) and (3) above were sent for veterinary forensic post-mortem?

5) On the occasions that a veterinary forensic post-mortem was conducted were the results given to the owners of the said dogs?

6) If a seized dog becomes ill whilst in your care, do you a) inform the owner immediately, b) inform the owner after veterinary treatment, c) do not inform the owner at all?

Policy

Is it the policy of Gwent Police to supply the owner of a seized dog with a copy of the veterinary records and kennel records (business names redacted) when their dog is returned to them?

RESPONSE