Lichfield District Council conducts animal welfare raids
Environmental Health Officers from Lichfield District Council raided two properties earlier this week over concerns about animal welfare.
A magistrate granted warrants to enter and search the addresses after the officers, who are also animal welfare inspectors, had received evidence suggesting that approximately 90 dogs were being kept in poor conditions.
Staffordshire Police supported the operation, and a vet accompanied the officers to examine the dogs. Enquiries are ongoing and further action is being taken in one of the cases.
Cabinet Member Councillor Alex Farrell said:
“Lichfield District Council takes animal welfare extremely seriously.
“In addition to responding to complaints about animal neglect, the council licence and inspect a range of activities that involve animals to safeguard their welfare.
“Officers are currently targeting people who are breeding dogs, providing dog day care, or keeping dangerous wild animals without a licence.
“All those holding a licence can be found on the council’s website, along with their star rating, and I’d encourage anyone with information about illegal activity to contact the council.”
Residents can contact Lichfield District Council on 01543 308000, by visiting District Council House in Frog Lane, or via live chat.