Table 2 Reason for the collection and surrender of dogs to the dog control service Cork County Council in 2007 (n = 258)
| Reason | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Loose on public road | 167 | 64.7 |
| Strayed onto business premises | 20 | 7.7 |
| Aggressive behaviour | 19 | 7.4 |
| Concern for its welfare | 18 | 7 |
| Strayed into a premises | 13 | 5 |
| Police request | 8 | 3.1 |
| Dog had bitten a person | 7 | 2.7 |
| Chasing cars/bicycles | 6 | 2.3 |