Dog owners are being reminded of the importance of licensing dogs.
It’s after two residents were fined for failing to do so.
A woman was fined £240 and ordered to pay costs of £217 (total £457) at Dungannon Magistrates Court last Monday failing to license three dogs in her ownership.
In a second case, another woman was also fined £90 and ordered to pay costs of £92 (total £182) for failure to license one dog in her ownership.
Speaking after the proceedings, Chair of the Council’s Environment Committee, Councillor Ronan McGinley, says these cases act as a very timely reminder of the importance of ensuring all dogs are properly licensed.
“The council treats all licencing offences very seriously and will take appropriate legal action when necessary. I would encourage all dog owners in Mid Ulster to demonstrate responsible ownership and ensure their dogs are licensed-with the online system now in place this has never been easier,” he adds.
