EAST Hampshire District Council’s (EHDC) chief executive has been on patrol with the area’s animal welfare officers to learn more about their work.
Sandy Hopkins’ day included everything from a tour of the district to discussing all the procedures in place to look after the welfare of animals in this area.
She was informed about stray dogs in the district and work being done to evolve the stray dog register into an electronic resource.
EHDC’s animal welfare officers work in partnership with the police in helping with difficult dog owners and ensuring the safety of both the public and the animals.
Earlier in the year the team was nationally recognised at the RSPCA Community Animal Welfare Footprint awards, where it won double gold awards, as well as a bronze award.
The team is one of only three teams nationwide to have received this many awards at the event.
Mrs Hopkins said: “As a council, we are very proud of the work and successes of this team, so it was a great opportunity for me to see its work close up.
“It was impressive to see and hear all about what the team has planned over the next year and experience the enthusiasm and tenacity with which it delivers this service.
“The span of work is so varied and involves the welfare of such a wide number of different animals across this part of Hampshire.”
Ingrid Thomas, EHDC’s portfolio holder for welfare, said: “The team is so helpful and passionate about the work it does that it is hard not to be inspired.
“This year has been incredibly successful for the team and it has done extensive work across the district to ensure we are providing and expecting high standards of animal welfare.”
On Wednesday, January 18, EHDC’s animal welfare team will be hosting a seminar designed to broaden attendees’ understanding of animal welfare, as well as learning and sharing good practice and knowledge from other local authorities and industry experts.
The seminar will be hosted by the district council’s senior welfare officer Neil Thompson-Burton and welfare officer and Jen Rowberry.
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