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Where should dogs roam?
PETS AT HOME
Love them or hate them, have your say about where dogs should be Worried who will look
allowed.
Swindon Council joy the parks in after your pet whilst
is asking people peace. you're on holiday?
where they think “People have ini- Pets At Home
dogs should be kept tially been upset at could be your answer
on leads and which dogs having to be on
Pets At Home is a service •Trained at London Grooming Academy
areas should be en- a lead all the time, which cares for all your pets • Bathing and clipping
tirely dog free. but that won’t be the • Scissoring
(except dogs) in their
They are propos- case. We’re opening own home anywhere in • Attention to ears and nails
ing that dogs should up Queen’s Park the West Swindon area only • Hand stripping
be on their lead in which is currently a • All breeds catered for
Telephone Sheila Mitchell • Patience and kindness guaranteed
Queens Park, Penhill ‘no dogs’ area.The for further details on •West Swindon based
Park, Town Gardens ban in Lydiard Park
01793 873062 Telephone: 01793 881572
and the busiest areas of Lydiard is proposed from 10am to 6pm but email: [email protected]
Park. They would also have to be there will be some areas where Mobile: 07984 564493
on a leash next to roads, on cycle dogs can run free at any time.
paths and in the town centre. “I can absolutely assure you that
The changes are due to new leg- what you say can make a differ-
islation which came into effect in ence,” said Alison. “We will take Carole’s
2006. Dog Control Orders consoli- all views on board.”
date many of the old byelaws al- She believes the new orders will P E T S I T T I N G Grooming salons are
lowing them to be easily enforced. be an improvement on existing S E R V I C E not just for poodles!
Dog walkers could face fixed byelaws which are largely unen- 14 Waterdown Close
penalty fines of £80 if they don’t forced. Taw Hill, Swindon Whatever shape,
comply. The consultation is on Details and a date for the new size or hair length,
three orders covering fouling and laws to take effect should be an- 01793 702098 all dogs deserve
clearing up after your pet, areas nounced in late summer. Mob: 07904 734 758 a visit to
where dogs should not be allowed Viewpoints are needed by 6 July. www.carolespetsitting.co.uk Hair of the Dog
and those where they should be Copies of the consultation form Taking the worry out of leaving Collection/delivery available, or
on a lead. are available at Swindon Council your pets drop your dog off in the morning
Swindon Council dog warden leisure and information centres, whilst you’re away and pick up in the evening
Alison Waine said that her de- the Lydiard Park visitor centre. Or FRIENDLY 74 Basepoint, Rivermead Drive, Swindon
partment has tried to think about call 463000 and ask for the dog PROFESSIONAL Call Denise on 01793 608747
what is sensible: giving dogs space wardens. SERVICE or 07866 507633
to run and people the right to en- www.swindon.gov.uk

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