FOI Request - Seized and Euthanised Dogs
Request - 101003852400
I’d be very grateful if you can find information for me in response to the following questions.
For the years 2023, 2024 and 2025 to current date:
1. How many dogs entered your local authority pounds (also known as kennels or shelters)?
2. How many of these dogs died while being held in pounds?
3. Of the dogs that died while being held in pounds how many were suspected or assessed to be XL bullies?
4. How many dogs that entered your pounds were later euthanised?
5. Of the dogs that were euthanised how many were suspected or assessed to be XL Bullies?
6. Of the dogs that entered your pounds how many were returned to their owners?
Response 02-10-2025
Question | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
1. | 10 | 9 | 6 |
2. | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3. | N/A | N/A | N/A |
4. | 0 | 1 | 0 |
5. | N/A | Yes | N/A |
6. | * | * | * |
* Information not held by the Council, this is held by the contract kennel. Information that is not held falls under Section 17 of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 - Information not held.