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Re-Homing a Dog
DOG LESSONS
FOR PEOPLE
Longford Dog Control Services
If you would like to re-home a dog
you can contact the Dog Pound or see the
available dogs on Facebook under
“Longford Dog Control Services”
Enjoy the simple pleasures
of a walk.
Run and play daily.
Be loyal and faithful.
Always drink plenty of water.
Sometimes it is best
to just sit close and listen.
Keep digging until you find
what you want.
Avoid biting when a growl will do.
Accept all of life's treats
with gratitude.
Love unconditionally.
Contact Details
Dog Pound
C/o Environment Section
Longford County Council,
Great Water Street,
Longford.
Tel:
043 - 334 3461
043 - 334 3384
086 - 173 3838
[email protected]
Your Dog needs a licence
and a microchip.
Longford Dog Control Services
Opening Hours
Monday evening 4.30 to 6.00 pm
Friday evening 4.30 to 6.00 pm
It’s the law!
Rapid Print, Longford. Tel: 043 3341168
Follow your instincts.
Phone:
086 1733838
www.longfordcoco.ie
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Dog Licence
All dogs over four months old and away from their
mothers must have a dog licence. You must be over
16 years of age to hold a dog licence. The current cost
of a dog licence is €20 per year and can be bought
at any An Post outlet. A lifetime dog licence can be
bought for €140 from Longford County Council. It is
an offence to keep a dog without a dog licence and
an on the spot fine of €100 applies.
You can be requested by the Dog Warden to produce
your dog licence and failure to do so can result in an
on the spot fine.
Part of your dog licence covers:
Collection of stray, unwanted and abandoned dogs.
Dogs are cared for in your local pound until, if suitable
returned, re-homed or acquired a space at an animal
rescue.
Microchipping
As and from 31st April 2016 all dogs must be
microchipped by law. This helps with the retrieval of
your dogs should they go missing.
Those who refuse to microchip their dogs could face
a fine of up to €5,000 on conviction.
Dog Control
Dogs must be kept under control at all times. It is a
legal requirement under the Control of Dogs Act
1986, that a dog must be under effectual control
when outside of the premises of the person/owner
in charge of the dog.
The following dogs must be on a leash and muzzled
and controlled by a person over 16 years, who is
capable of controlling the dog, when in a public
place. An on the spot fine of €100 can be imposed
for not complying with this.
Doberman Pinscher
English Bull Terrier
Bulldog
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Japanese Akita
Rhodesian Ridgeback
German Shepherd (Alsatian)
Japanese Tosa
Bull Mastif
Rottweiler
American Pitbull Terrier
Bandog
or any strain/cross of the above breeds.
Under section 22 of the Litter Pollution Act 1997
(as amended) dog owners are legally obliged to
clean up after their dog if they defecate in a
public place. A fine of €150 can be imposed.
Failure to pay this fine can result in prosecution
with a maximum fine of €3000 on conviction.
Owners of Greyhounds may walk no more than 4
Greyhounds at any one time.
If you have problems with persistent dog barking then
talk to the dog’s owner to try and resolve the issue.
Then failing a satisfactory outcome, you can lodge an
official complaint with your local District Court under
Section 25(2) of the Control of Dogs act 1986 &1992.
Dogs left to roam loose in the neighbourhood cause
a nuisance such as sheep worrying, defecating,
chasing cars/people, damage to gardens etc.
Dog Fouling
Dog fouling is a health hazard and spoils walkways
and amenities for everybody. Toxocariasis is a disease
found in animal faeces and is caused by eggs of the
round worm toxocara. These can be passed from
dogs to humans through contact with animal faeces
and contaminated soil.
Children are particularity at risk of infection and can
lead to illness and even partial loss of sight.
It is an entirely preventable health risk and is the main
reason dog owners should clean up after their pets.
Freshly deposited faeces are not infectious because
toxocara eggs do not become infectious for at least 3
to 6 weeks after the faeces has been deposited.
Dog Barking
You must notify the owner of the dog prior to
making a complaint.
A copy of the notice of intention to make a complaint
to the District Court can be obtained from the County
Council.
Spaying/Neutering
This procedure reduces the number of unwanted
puppies/dogs that are euthanised/put to sleep
annually. It also reduces the risk of your dog
contracting life-threatening diseases. Your vet can
perform the procedure and your dog will be fully
healed within 2 weeks.
Subsidised Spaying/Neutering Schemes
There are many reduced rate schemes for certain
social welfare recipients. Please contact your local dog
warden for more details.