13/07/2020
Galway County Council’s Dog Warden Service have seen a worrying increase in reporting of missing dogs and suspected dog thefts in the County over the last number of months. The demand for pet dogs have increased during the Covid 19 pandemic and we are appealing to members of the public to be extra vigilant in caring for your pet during this period.
We would like to remind dog owners that it is a legal requirement for all dogs to be microchipped In Ireland and that the microchip is registered with your up to date contact details on an approved government database. A microchip provides secure, reliable, and permanent identification, which greatly increases the likelihood that your pet, if lost, will be returned home to you.
If a dog is missing/stolen, it’s important that you act quickly;
- Immediately report to the Gardaí, Galway County Council’s dog warden service and your vet.
- Spread the word on social media – post clear photos and detailed descriptions of the dog and encourage people to share the post.
- It should also be posted on missing animal websites and selling pages should be monitored to see if there are dogs for sale matching your dog’s description.
Environment Department - Tel.: 091-509510 or email [email protected]
