Animal Welfare
Information about animal welfare in the District
To report cases of animal cruelty to the RSPCA telephone: 0300 1234 999
The Council does not directly investigate animal cruelty or welfare complaints but our Animal Welfare Team would be happy to discuss issues and point you in the right direction. Contact us on 01962 848097 or EHealth@winchester.gov.uk
Winchester City Council does support the Five Freedoms for animals; freedom from hunger and thirst, freedom from discomfort, pain injury or disease, freedom to express normal behaviour and freedom from fear or distress. The RSPCA look at this another way and have developed the Five Welfare Needs
Did you acquire a new dog/puppy during Covid Restrictions? If so, please see this page