Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council’s stray dog services praised by RSPCA

Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council’s stray dog service has been recognised by the RSPCA for providing animals and lost dogs in the borough with the best possible care.

The prestigious PawPrint gold award has been awarded to the service for the ninth year in a row, and it recognises the council’s dog warden service, environmental health team and community safety patrol officers for the treatment and welfare of stray dogs, the out-of-hours service and partnership working to promote responsible ownership.

In addition, the council’s licensing team has won its first ever silver PawPrint award for its animal activity licensing service that provides licences to businesses delivering services such as animal breeding and boarding and also makes sure that they comply with animal welfare regulations.

Councillor Laura James said: “We strive to deliver the best services for our residents and these awards demonstrate that our high standards have been recognised by the RSPCA.

“Our dog warden and the other teams who provide this vital service do a fantastic job and these awards are a direct result of their hard work and commitment.”