Crime and safety
Report a stray dog
Report a stray dog
If you find a stray dog and can’t contact the owner, you must report it.
You must return a stray dog to its owner if you know who the owner is. If you want to keep the dog and can’t find the owner, you may be allowed to keep it.
Telephone 07815 512833 to report a stray dog:
- 7am to 9pm on weekdays
- 10am to 7pm on weekends and Bank Holidays
If you have lost your dog
If you have lost your dog, telephone us on 07815 512833.
We keep a register of all stray dogs we pick up and all lost dogs reported to us. To reclaim a lost dog, owners must pay a fee and any kennel charges before the dog is collected.
| Fee | £78 |
|---|---|
| Daily kennel charges | £26 |
We will keep a dog for 7 days. It then becomes our property and will be destroyed or rehomed if not been claimed.
If you find a lost dog
If you have lost your dog, please telephone us on 07815 512833.
We keep a register of all stray dogs we pick up and all lost dogs reported to us
Essex Police
Essex Police deal with dangerous dogs. If a dog has attacked someone or is one of the legally prohibited breeds they should:
Only call 999 if an attack is in progress. Essex Police are responsible for traffic safety and will attend if a stray dog is a danger to traffic.
Doglost
Visit the Doglost website who provide a free lost and found dog service for more advice and support.
Get your dog microchipped
You must make sure your dog is fitted with a microchip by the time it’s 8 weeks old. You can be fined up to £500 if your dog is not microchipped. Find out more at:
More information
- Essex Police – in an emergency always dial 999
- Crimestoppers – give information anonymously
- Victim support – help after crime