Seized and euthanised dogs 915/2025

FOI Reference: 915/2025

Request:

For the years 2023, 2024 and 2025 to current date:

1. How many dogs were seized by your force?
2. How many of these dogs (1.) died while being held in pounds?
3. How many of these dogs (1.) were later euthanised by a vet?
4. Of the dogs that were euthanised (3.) how many were either suspected or assessed to be XL Bullies.
5. How many dogs that were seized (1.) were returned to their owners?

Response 1:

I can confirm that Dyfed-Powys Police does hold the information requested, as outlined below.

2023 – 19

2024 – 64

1st January to 16th September 2025 – 51

Response 2:  

I can confirm that Dyfed-Powys Police does hold the information requested, as outlined below.

2023 – 0

2024 – 0

1st January to 16th September 2025 – 0

Response 3:

I can confirm that Dyfed-Powys Police does hold the information requested, as outlined below.

2023 – 9

2024 – 42

1st January to 16th September 2025 – 30

Please note: The above includes both those directed by the courts and those disclaimed by owners following seizure.

Response 4:

I can confirm that Dyfed-Powys Police does hold the information requested, as outlined below.

2023 – 1

2024 – 26

1st January to 16th September 2025 – 20

Response 5:

I can confirm that Dyfed-Powys Police does hold the information requested, as outlined below.

2023 – 3

2024 – 15

1st January to 16th September 2025 – 7                                               

(This is a response under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and disclosed on 23/09/2025)