How to report a stray animal

Any dog loose in a public space and does not have a person in charge is considered a stray. This includes those that have been let out to exercise themselves rather than being walked by the owner.

Please contact 07816 965 690 where the on-duty officer will deal with your enquiry regarding lost or found stray dogs.

For concerns about animal welfare, behaviour, or enquiries regarding animal licensing please use our advice or licensing enquiry form.

You can report stray cats and dogs to Battersea.

Pay your dog retrieval fee Make an animal advice or licensing enquiry Report a dangerous dog incident

What we do

We will try to locate the owner by checking microchips or dog tags on the collar (if wearing one).

If we find the owner, we’ll contact them as soon as possible.

If we cannot find the owner, we'll keep the dogs in our kennels for 7 days and then try to find them new homes.

What if your dog goes missing?

First instance

Call us on 07816 965 690

If that doesn’t work

Contact surrounding local authorities and the Battersea Dogs and Cats Home.

Put its details on lost dog websites such as:

Note:

Remember to remove the details from the website once your dog has been found
If your dog is micro-chipped contact the microchip company to make sure your details are up to date
The police no longer collect or accept stray dogs.

Collars and Microchipping

For information on micro-chipping your pet see our dog microchippping page.