Stray dogs

We are required under Environmental Protection Act 1990 to take reasonable steps to deal with any dog straying in a public area.  To do this we work in partnership with a company called SDK Environmental Ltd.

Found a dog? Call 03444 828 320 available 24/7

SDK will pick up any stray dogs found in the borough and return them to their owner, if identified. They can only respond to calls where the dog is confined by a member of the public and not to calls of sightings of dogs wandering in streets or open spaces.

Alternatively, you could take the dog to a vet in the borough who will be able to check if it is microchipped.

Lost a dog? Call 03444 828 300

If you have lost your dog, please check the following:

• If you have lost your dog, please check the following:
• Home - Lost Dogs UK (SDK website) if you identify your dog on this website, please call 03444 828 300
• www.petlog.org.uk/ (UK's largest lost and found database for microchipped pets)
• Found dogs are only required to be held in kennels for 7 days from date of collection, after that they can legally be rehomed

Reclaim a dog 03444 828300 - 8.30am - 5pm

If SDK has your dog, please call 03444 828300 during office hours. To reclaim your dog, you will need to provide:

• Proof of ownership (vet bill, microchip details, kennel club registration, purchase receipt)
• Proof of residential address
• Pay the required fee

Fees to reclaim your dog

Fees vary depending on when a dog was collected, how long it has been kennelled for and if any veterinary fees have been incurred.

The standard fee for a stray dog is £235.00

Fees must be paid direct to SDK before the dog is returned.  The fee is made up of the statutory fine and cost of collecting and transporting the dog. These are payable in every case. Please see table below for breakdown of the fee and other charges.

Dangerous or aggressive dogs - POLICE 101

If you have been attacked by a dog, witnessed dangerous situation (dog causing hazard to traffic) or have any other concern regarding dangerous dog please call the police on 101.

Concern about a dog's welfare? RSPCA 0300 1234 999

If you have any concern about animal welfare, please contact RSPCA.

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