Seized dogs

Freedom of Information (FOI) Act request ref: 01/FOI/25/008831/E

Version Date: 07/10/2025

The Alliance Operations Department has provided the following information:

For the years 2023, 2024 and 2025 to current date:
1)         How many dogs were seized by your force?
2023 - 139

2024 - 317

2025 - 164

2)         How many of these dogs (1.) died while being held in pounds?
2023 - 0

2024 - 1 dog died at vets from stomach torsion whilst in Police contracted kennels.

2025 - 1 dog died at vets post op prior to being returned to Police contracted kennels.

3)         How many of these dogs (1.) were later euthanised by a vet? 
2023 - 35

2024 - 94

2025 - 24

4)         Of the dogs that were euthanised (3.) how many were either suspected or assessed to be XL Bullies.
2023 - 8

2024 - 57

2025 - 11

5)         How many dogs that were seized (1.) were returned to their owners?
2023 - 59

2024 - 110

2025 - 65 to date