Coronavirus: Dogs

Changes to Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council's dog services due to COVID-19 (coronavirus) can be found below:

• Dog Licencing

  Due to restrictions around COVID-19 and the guidance to stay at home, we would ask you to renew your dog licence online. This can be done in two ways:

  1. Council Direct
     
     - Click here to go to Council Direct
     - If you are a new user, please register and click on the 'Verify My Account' link in your email.
     - Once verified, log into Council Direct and click on 'Dog Licencing'
     - If you are renewing for the first time online, please select 'New Licence'

  2. Via our Citizen's App ANBorough 
     
     - Download and/or open the ANBorough app
     - Register with the app and link your account
     - Select 'My Council' > 'Dog Licencing' > 'Buy New Licence'

  If you need any assistance with licencing your dog please E. envhealth@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk or T. 028 9034 0160
  
  

• Stray Dogs
  Due to COVID-19, the Dog Control service is temporarily suspended. 
  If you spot a stray dog on your property, please E. envhealth@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk with the details and through record checks we will endeavour to reunite the dog with its owner.
  
  All lost dogs and other pets can be reported on the Pets Lost and Found NI Facebook page