Stolen Dog Reunited with Owner
Wed, May 06, 2015
Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council’s Dog Wardens, reunited a stolen dog with its owners on Tuesday evening, 28th April, after it was discovered being listed as missing for two years! Pictured is Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council's Dog Warden reuniting the dog with its owners. For further information on micro chipping and dog licensing please contact your local Dog Warden at Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council on 028 7034 7034.Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council’s Dog Wardens, reunited a stolen dog with its owners on Tuesday evening, 28th April, after it was discovered being listed as missing for two years!
The stray dog was discovered on a railway line in Coleraine by one of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council’s Dog Wardens who stopped in traffic at the railway in Artillery Road, Coleraine, due to the barrier closing for a train’s arrival.
In waiting, he noticed two young children running after a black ‘pug’ dog, which ran between the barrier and onto the railway track. The Dog Warden managed to rescue the dog from the railway track before the train approached and was advised of the owners address by the two children.
On speaking with the owner, it was identified that the dog was unlicensed. In processing a dog license on the spot for the owner, the dog was scanned to check if it was chipped. When doing so, the chip number identified that the dog had been reported missing in October 2013 to Police Service of Northern Ireland’s office in Lisburn.
Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council’s Senior Environmental Health Officer Catherine McNally commented, “In working with the PSNI Lisburn’s investigating officer, the original owner of the dog was contacted and informed that the dog was safe and had been with its new owners in Coleraine. Following this, arrangements were made for them to collect their dog.
“The Coleraine owner of the dog was completely unaware that the dog had been reported missing having purchased the dog after seeing it for sale online. In such a distressing situation for the new owner, the willingness to hand the dog over to be reunited with its original owner was greatly appreciated.”
When buying a dog, prospective buyers should be sure they are obtaining it from reputable source. It is a requirement under The Dogs (Northern Ireland) Order 1983 that all dogs must be micro chipped and licensed with your local Council. Dog owners should be aware that if you change address, licensing records should be updated with your council and also on the Petlog database at www.petlog.org.uk or by calling Petlog on 01296 336 579.
For further information on micro chipping and dog licensing please contact your local Dog Warden at Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council on 028 7034 7034