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Rachel Wetherill - August 2008
env.animalwelfare@kirklees.gov.uk
How to contact animal welfare ...
I am concerned about the welfare of an animal, who should I contact?
Unfortunately, the Local Authority cannot deal with every issue relating to animal welfare.
However, generally speaking, we will investigate allegations relating to the welfare of
animals on farm premises, ie, cattle, sheep, pigs, goats and poultry. The Animal Health
Inspector will also investigate complaints about farm animals in transit, at livestock
markets and reports of dead farm animals.
We will also investigate alleged problems with animals kept in or on premises licensed by
Kirklees eg dangerous wild animals, animals in pet shops, riding establishments, catteries,
boarding kennels, etc. We also check on the welfare of animals which are part of visiting
circuses.
Appropriate action will be taken, depending on the circumstances found upon investigation.
The Animal Welfare team can be contacted on 01484 226440 or email
env.animalwelfare@kirklees.gov.uk
The RSPCA
may be willing to investigate complaints relating to the welfare of other animals, eg cats,
domestic pets, dogs left in cars, exotic pets, etc depending on the staff resources they have
available. They can be contacted on 08705 555999.
I am thinking of setting up a smallholding, which Service do I contact for advice?
The Animal Health Inspector from the Animal Welfare Team will be able to offer
advice. The Team can be contacted on 01484 226440 or email
env.animalwelfare@kirklees.gov.uk
Do animals need a licence to be moved ?
Following the recent Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak the legislation on animal movements is
complex and changes frequently. However, movement licences generally only apply to farm
animals, ie cattle, sheep, pigs, goat and farmed boar and deer.
For advice on the up-to-date requirements, you should contact the Animal Health Inspector on
01484 226440 or email on
env.animalwelfare@kirklees.gov.uk.
How do I contact you for more information?
You can fill in the
service request form,
giving a brief explanation of the information you require.
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