Stray dogs
The council has a duty under the Environmental Protection Act 1990 section 149 to collect and detain stray dogs.
Stray dogs are returned to their owner provided the owner can be identified (by the dog wearing a collar and tag or if they are microchipped).
Where the owner of the dog can be identified the dog will be returned where possible between the hours of 9am and 4pm, Monday to Friday. All dogs collected outside these hours will be taken directly to Battersea Dogs Home.
Tel: (020) 7622 3626. Lost Dogs/Cats line: 0901 477 8477 (costs 60p per minute)
If you find a stray dog
Under Section 150 of the Environmental Protection
Act 1990 the finder of a stray dog must:
- return the dog to its owner or
- contact the local authority responsible for the area where the dog was found
Please note that it is a criminal offence not to report a stray dog, which upon conviction, could lead to a fine.
Reporting a stray or lost dog
You will need to provide the following information to report
a stray or lost dog:
- your name, address and telephone number
- detailed information on the dog eg breed, colour, size of dog, distinguishing marks and if it is wearing a collar,
- last time you saw the dog
- where you saw the dog (location)
Report a stray dog online or telephone Ealing Customer Services.
Keeping a stray dog
If a dog is in the finder's possession and remains unclaimed
after 28 days the finder is allowed to keep it providing the
conditions are appropriate.