STRAY dogs have now become the responsibility of East Lindsey District Council.
The council took over the responsibility from Lincolnshire Police and anyone who needs to report a stray dog should call ELDC on 08446 601111.

One of the kennels appointed as an animal reception centre where strays can be taken outside normal office hours is the Furze Pet Hotel in Beesby near Alford who will accept dogs between 8am-8pm, they can be contacted on 01507 450764.

Walkers Kennels in Grainthorpe on 01472 388551 will accept dogs 24 hours a day following notification by telephone.

ELDC has launched a service via its website – http://www.e-lindsey.gov.uk – to reunite owners with their stray dogs.

The dogs are posted on the internet with a description of the dog and where they were found.

But there will be a fee charged to the owner. If the dog warden has seized the stray dog, £25 will be charged before the dog is returned, plus £7.50 for every day or part of day the dog spends in kennels.

Charges may also be made for vaccinations and veterinary fees.

Log on to ELDC's website to find out more http://www.e-lindsey.gov.uk