Stray dogs
Our stray dog service is currently actioned by the London Borough of Waltham Forest.
When a lost or stray dog is picked up by the dog warden, all reasonable steps are taken to contact the dog owner.
If the owner cannot be found, the dog is kept for 7 days. After 7 days, the dog is transferred to a suitable rehoming centre or humanely euthanised.
Fees
There is a £175 fee (which includes a statutory fee of £25) for stray dogs that are picked up and taken to kennels. Stray dogs are cared for in kennels, this is charged at £17.50 Per night per dog.
The dog will not be returned to its owner until all the fees are paid.
Report a stray dog
To report a stray dog, call the Animal Welfare Officer on 07815 512833. The officer will only attend if the dog has been contained, for example, in a location where it cannot escape or held on a lead.
Lost dogs
If your dog is lost, call the Animal Welfare Officer. We also suggest registering your dog as missing on Dog Lost, and informing your chip provider who will record this on the chip record.
A register is kept of all stray and lost dogs picked up or reported.
Contact Animal Welfare
You can contact the Animal Welfare Officer on 07815 512833 during the following times:
- Monday to Friday, from 7am to 10pm (last call out 9 pm)
- Saturday, Sunday and bank holidays, from 10am to 6pm (last call out 5pm)
Outside of opening times
Take the dog to a vet or rehoming centre where they can check the dog's chip and try to contact the owner. If you can, keep the dog safe. Call 07815 512833 and leave a message giving your details and the location of the dog. An Animal Welfare Officer will arrange to collect the dog during the above times.