Dogs and Animal Welfare

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council takes the welfare of animals very seriously and is responsible for implementing legislation and licensing relating to elements of dog control and animal welfare. 

 Animal Welfare

• Dog Licensing
• Dog Licence Privacy Notice
• Responsible Dog Ownership 

Animal Welfare Contact Details

Telephone: 028 3751 5800
Email: animalwelfare@armaghbanbridgecraigavon.gov.uk

Dog Control Contact Details

Telephone: 0330 137 4024 
Email: ehealth@nmandd.org 

Please note that our Dog Control Service operates from 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday. 

An emergency out of hours Dog Control service operates from:

• Monday – Friday 5pm – 9pm 
• Saturday & Sunday from 9am – 5pm
• Public Holidays 9am – 4pm

This service is for emergency calls only e.g. serious dog attack, aggressive stray dog posing risk to the public.. Please note this emergency service does not relate to lost dogs, stray dogs and other non-emergencies.  

Out of Hours Dog Control contact number – 0739 186 1646