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Northumbria Police plans for kennels at former Newcastle animal shelter

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The entrance gate to Newcastle Dog and Cat Shelter's base on Claremont Road is covered with a blue sign reading THIS SITE IS TEMPORARILY CLOSED. The sign is blue and has a cat and a dog on it and contact details. It asks people not to leave items outside. There a tall stone fence on each side of the gate. Autumn leaves are scatters at its base.

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Northumbria Police submits plans for new dog kennels at former Newcastle animal shelter

Overview

Northumbria Police has submitted plans to demolish the former Newcastle Dog and Cat Shelter on Claremont Road and replace it with a dedicated police dog kennel and training facility. The force has relied on temporary arrangements and private commercial kennels since its previous site in Ponteland closed in 2016, citing increased demand and capacity issues.

Key points

  • Northumbria Police plans to demolish the former Newcastle Dog and Cat Shelter on Claremont Road to build a dedicated police dog kennel and training facility.
  • The force's previous facility in Ponteland closed in 2016, leading to a heavy reliance on temporary arrangements and often full private commercial kennels.
  • The new city-centre facility will feature two buildings for kennels, administration, and training, alongside parking spaces and an exercise field.
  • The Newcastle Dog and Cat Shelter base on Claremont Road has remained closed since 2023 when the charity consolidated its operations onto a single site due to financial pressures.
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