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Animal Welfare FAQs

• My dog is missing. How do I find out if you have found him?
• A stray dog is in my garden. What do I do?
• What can I do if I suspect animal cruelty?
• My neighbour has a loud barking dog, what can I do?
• I've seen someone with a dangerous dog, what can I do?
• I've seen my neighbour repeatedly allow their dog to pooh on the street, what can I do?
• There is a dead animal on my road, what can I do?

My dog is missing. How do I find out if you have found him?

As soon as we find an unattended dog we send faxes to all police stations in the borough as well as the Battersea Dogs and Cats Home.

A stray dog is in my garden. What do I do?

Call us. We will remove any stray dogs that have wandered onto your property.

What can I do if I suspect animal cruelty?

If you suspect that an animal of any kind is being subjected to any form of cruelty then the only organisation that can legally deal with this is the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA). more...

My neighbour has a loud barking dog, what can I do?

You should always try to talk to your neighbour first to resolve any problems, but if this is not safe contact the Newham Noise team on 020 8430 2000. It is open between 9am and 6pm Mondays to Fridays or via Newham Emergency Services on 020 8472 9624 at other times or on Bank Holidays.more...

I've seen someone with a dangerous dog, what can I do?

Contact us with a description, address or times that it is usually walked. You can report this anonymously.

I've seen my neighbour repeatedly allow their dog to pooh on the street, what can I do?

Contact us with a description, address or times that it is usually walked. You can report this anonymously.

There is a dead animal on my road, what can I do?

Call our Contact Centre on 020 8430 2000. Dead animals will be removed in 24hrs from receipt of the service request. Streets and Highways are maintained by the Public Realm team.

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