Sheryll Murray MP joined officers from Cornwall Council in London to congratulate them on their fourth successive RSPCA Gold Community Animal Welfare Footprint Award for the Councils handling of stray dogs.
A Cornwall Council press release explains the accolade, “The accolade recognises that Council Cornwall has put in place clear procedures to deal with stray dogs including the treatment and welfare of dogs whilst in the Council’s care, re-homing policies, and proactive action to reduce stray dog numbers whilst providing a cost effective service. Each year Cornwall Council’s Dog Welfare and Enforcement Officers deals with dog welfare issues, noise complaints in relation to dog barking and dog fouling complaints. It also deals with approximately 1200 stray dogs and works with a number of re-homing charities to rehome around 150 unclaimed stray dogs each year.”
Following meeting with the officers Sheryll said, “I am really pleased that the RSPCA has recognised the hard work these Cornwall Council officers undertake in what can often be a difficult and dangerous job. I would like to congratulate them on this award.
“I would urge everyone to look after their dogs by keeping them safe. The Council offers free micro-chipping for all dogs until March 2015. They can be contacted on 0300 1234 212.”
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Contact: Sheryll Murray MP 01579 344428
Pictured: Sheryll with Cornwall Council officers and RSPCA staff.