Suspected dog theft update – new homes found for all 19 dogs
Police investigating the theft of a number of dogs who were found at a property in Kelfield near Selby have thanked members of the public for their response to the appeal.
PC Sarah Ward of Selby police, said: “We have had an overwhelming response to our appeal to find new homes and to try and find their rightful owners.
“Sadly, we have not been able to find any of the original owners of the dogs. This is mainly because most of them were not chipped. A number of people have come forward, believing some of the dogs were theirs, but after checks were carried out, sadly for them, the dogs have turned out not to be theirs.
“However, the good news is that we have found new homes for all 19 dogs. Although, they will not be handed over to their new owners for a week, just in case any further potential owners come forward.
“People have been brilliant and incredibly generous. Many people who were not in a position to adopt a dog, have called at the kennels and donated food for them.
“I would like to thank everyone for their kindness, I honestly did not expect such a huge response to our appeal, but thank you so much.”
To recap, police originally seized 23 dogs, however four ave been returned to their rightful owners leaving 19 homeless. The remaining dogs are being cared for by Woodhaven Kennels in South Milford.
The owner of a property in Kelfield near Riccall contacted the police after the animals were abandoned there.
The dogs have not necessarily been stolen from the North Yorkshire area, they could have been taken from the surrounding areas or anywhere in the country. There is no suggestion that any of the dogs have been mistreated and our investigation relates only to alleged theft and fraud offences. Due to the ongoing investigation, we are only able to release limited information.
A woman aged in her 50s from Howden has been arrested in connection with the investigation and has been released on police bail. A second woman is assisting the police with their enquiries.
Dogs need homes as police investigate theft…. Appeal for Piccadilly accident witnesses
19 suspected stolen dogs are looking for new homes after they were seized by police as part of an ongoing investigation in the Selby area.
Officers originally seized 23 dogs, however some have been returned to their rightful owners. The remaining dogs are being cared for by Woodhaven Kennels in South Milford. They are either not microchipped or their owners have not come forward to claim them.
The owner of a property in Kelfield near Riccall, contacted the police after the animals were abandoned there.
PC Sarah Ward of Selby police, said: “Ideally we would like to reunite the dogs with their rightful owners, but the difficulty is that many have not been microchipped and if they have, their owners have not come forward to collect them.
“The dogs have not necessarily been stolen from the North Yorkshire area, they could have been taken from the surrounding areas or anywhere in the country. There is no suggestion that any of the dogs have been mistreated and our investigation relates only to alleged theft and fraud offences. Due to the ongoing investigation, we are only able to release limited information at this stage.”
The local dog warden and the RSPCA assisted officers with scanning the dogs and transporting them to their temporary home.
If you believe you are the owner of one of the dogs, please contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for PC Sarah Ward.
Please quote reference number 12150163657 when calling.
If you are interested in adopting one of the dogs, please contact the kennels direct on 01977 685404. Vetting procedures will be carried out before any of the dogs are handed over.
A woman aged in her 50s from Howden has been arrested in connection with the investigation and has been released on police bail. A second woman is assisting the police with their enquiries.
To view all the dogs, please visit our Facebook page Facebook.com/NorthYorkshirePolice
Witnesses sought after York collision
North Yorkshire Police is appealing for witnesses and information about a road traffic accident that occurred in York.
It happened at about 1850 hrs on 27 January 2015 and involved a cyclist and a mid size saloon car
The cyclist received a buckle break to his left shoulder and discomfort to his left knee and was treated at York district Hospital.
We are appealing for witnesses to the collision or anyone who recalls seeing the vehicle prior to the collision, parked on the pavement outside Wetherspoons on Piccadilly, York, to get in touch as soon as possible to assist the investigation.
If you can help, please contact us on 101, select option 2, and ask for Terence Priestman.
You can also email terence.priestman@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk
Please quote the North Yorkshire Police reference number 12150017209
Dog micro chipping and health checks now on at Foxwood Community centre
Micro chipping
1 abandoned dog per month is destroyed in York
A dog is for life not just Christmas
Several families will be giving or receiving dogs this Christmas.
New figures published by the York Council – together with the alarming dog attack in Leeds – should provide food for thought.
In response to a Freedom of Information request, the Council has revealed that over the last 12 months it has collected on average 1 dog per day Monday to Friday (there is no weekend service).
Over 50 % of dogs are returned to the owners.
In the period January to September 2013 on average 1 dog a month was destroyed 2 because of very old age / ill health meaning that it could not be re-homed.
7 were of a breed (Staffy / Staffy cross) that no carer was prepared to take.
Kenneling stray dogs costs about £30,000 a year in York
Those dogs who are re-homed go to a mix of national charities or specialist breed rescue centres for further re-homing or long term care, or to individuals / families for permanent adoption.
Many charities are looking for good homes for dogs and cats that they receive during the festive period.
Click below for links.