Stroud District Council’s work with animals has been recognised with four prestigious RSPCA Paw Prints awards.
The council’s Animal Welfare service retained its platinum Stray Dog Services and silver Animal Licensing awards.
The service ensures that all stray dogs are safely collected and cared for until they are reunited with their owners, maintaining high standards in animal welfare through robust enforcement and compliance in licensable activities.
SDC’s Housing Service upgraded last year’s bronze award to gold, recognising its pet-friendly housing policies and support for responsible pet ownership among tenants.
And the Community Services team celebrated a bronze award for integrating animal welfare into emergency and contingency planning.
Councillor Chloe Turner, chair of SDC’s Environment Committee said:
“It’s great to see our wonderful Animal Welfare team commended once again for their work, and I'm proud to see these awards celebrate our officers' integration of animal welfare policy and pet-friendly practice into the wider work of the council.
“Thank you to the RSPCA Paw Prints team for this recognition, and for the charity's work in raising local authority standards in animal care."
Cllr Gary Luff, chair of Housing Committee added:
“Pets play an important role in the wellbeing of our tenants, and we want to do all we can to support our tenants to sustainably own a pet. Our success in this award recognises the work that our housing teams have put into this vital issue."
The RSPCA PawPrints Awards, the only scheme of its kind, celebrates local authorities and public bodies for their pioneering work in animal welfare across England and Wales.
Lee Gingell, public affairs manager at the RSPCA, said:
"We are thrilled to recognise Stroud District Council in this year's RSPCA PawPrints Awards.
“Their commitment to animal welfare is truly commendable and reflects the high standards that the PawPrints awards aim to celebrate. By winning this award, Stroud District Council has demonstrated outstanding dedication to protecting, promoting and enhancing animal welfare, and we hope their achievements inspire others to strive for excellence in this vital area."
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