Animal Welfare Service, Stroud District Council

23/10/2025

🍂 October Campaign 🍂

Today’s patrol was in Bussage 🐕 🥾

17/10/2025

🍂 October Campaign 🍂

Today’s patrol was along the cycle track from Woodchester to Dudbridge 🐾 🥾

09/10/2025

🍂October Campaign🍂

Today’s foot patrols have been in Wotton Under Edge 🥾🥾

07/10/2025

🍂 October Campaign 🍂

Today’s patrols were in Nailsworth. Another patrol booked for a different area later this week 🐕

06/10/2025

From 7 October 2025, new rules will require mandatory pre-import testing for Brucella Canis for all commercial dog imports from Romania into Great Britain.

This protects both pets and people from Brucella Canis, with around 50% of all identified infections in Great Britain since 2020 coming from Romanian dog imports.

To protect you and your pet, only source your dogs from reputable breeders and rescue organisations. 🐕

Find out more: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/public-urged-to-buy-pets-from-reputable-sources

06/10/2025

🐕 If you’re calling in or passing Ebley Mill at all this month, don’t forget to ask for some free p**p scoop bags from reception 🐕

🍂 October Campaign 🍂

Unfortunately, as soon as the clocks go back and the evenings draw in, we see a significant rise in the number of dog fouling complaints.

In an effort to reduce the amount of dog poo we see left on our pavements and green spaces, we will be:

💩 Giving away free p**p scoop bags for the month of October (collect from reception at Ebley Mill)

🥾 Carrying out targeted patrols in hot spot areas around the district

📱 Posting regular information on our page

02/10/2025

🍂 October Campaign 🍂

Our Animal Welfare Officer teamed up with our Community Officers and canal volunteers today to carry out an enforcement patrol of the tow path. 1 person was spoken to for failing to keep their dog on a lead and 6 lots of dog fouling were noted along the stretch from Ebley to Ryeford 🥾 The Cotswold Canals Trust

30/09/2025

🍂 October Campaign 🍂

Unfortunately, as soon as the clocks go back and the evenings draw in, we see a significant rise in the number of dog fouling complaints.

In an effort to reduce the amount of dog poo we see left on our pavements and green spaces, we will be:

💩 Giving away free p**p scoop bags for the month of October (collect from reception at Ebley Mill)

🥾 Carrying out targeted patrols in hot spot areas around the district

📱 Posting regular information on our page

18/09/2025

**REUNITED** owner found. Thanks everyone..

*STRAY ** Black Labrador found in Victoria Road Brimscombe about 30 minutes ago. No identification. I am just on my way to collect, so if this is your dog please contact the council ASAP 01453 766321. Once the dog goes into kennels there will be a fee before they can be collected.

05/09/2025

04/09/2025

🐾 UPDATED - REUNITED 🐾

11/07/2025

🫶🏼🐾 🐰 🐈 🐶

𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗛𝗢𝗧 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 - 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗼𝗴𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗴𝗴𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘁 ☀️🐶
Luckily, German Shepherd Vera knows a thing or two about staying cool! So we asked our Animal Welfare Officers at Stroud District Council to team up with Vera and friends to share some top tips to help keep your pup safe and comfortable this summer.

"Hey hooman! 🐶 It’s toasty out there, and while I love a good sniff and stroll, this heat can be ruff. Here’s how you can help me (and my furry friends) stay cool and comfy:
1. 💧 Water, please!
Keep my bowl full of fresh, cool water - inside, outside, and even on our walkies. I get thirsty fast!
2. 🏠 Walkies when it’s cool
Let’s go early in the morning or later in the evening. Hot pavements hurt my paws - if it’s too hot for your hand, it’s too hot for me!
3. 🌳 Shade and breezy spots
I love lounging in the shade. A fan or a nice breeze indoors is paw-some. Cooling mats or damp towels? Yes please! (Check me out on mine - it's shaped like watermelon! 🍉)
4. 🍦 Frozen goodies
Frozen carrots, dog-safe ice lollies, or ice cubes in my water bowl? YUM. Keeps me cool and entertained.
5. 🚗 No car rides unless I’m with you
Never leave me in the car - even for a minute. It gets super hot in there, and I can’t open the windows!
6. 🛁 Splash time!
A shallow paddling pool or a gentle mist of water feels amazing. Just don’t blast me with freezing cold water - I’m not a snow pup!
7. 👃 Watch me closely
If I’m panting loads, drooling, acting wobbly, or being sick - I might have heatstroke. Call the vet fast!
🐰 My small furry pals (like bunnies and guinea pigs) need help too:
• Keep their homes in the shade
• Make sure there’s good airflow
• Give them cooling mats or blocks
• And always fresh, cold water!

🐱 Cats are clever at finding shade, like my friend Toby here, but they still need lots of fresh, cold water too.

Stay safe out there, hoomans - and look after our paws!"

Love, 𝑉𝑒𝑟𝑎 🐾💙