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 |