Stray animals

Report a stray dog

If you see a stray dog, you can report it to us.

We will:

  • Collect the stray dog and try to trace the owner
  • Call the contact number on any identification tag
  • Check for a microchip and telephone the contact number registered on the appropriate database
  • Report it to Battersea Dogs and Cats Home.

Missing or found dogs

Missing dogs

If your dog is missing, please call us on 020 8586 9739 or complete our online form.

Make sure you tell us your name, address, contact details and full description of your lost dog.

We also suggest that you call the Battersea Dogs and Cats Home’s Lost Dogs and Cats Line on 020 7627 9245 in case your dog has been found by someone else.

Found dogs

When we find a stray dog we will keep it for at least seven days. After this time, if the dog is not collected by its owner, it becomes the property of Newham Council. We will then try to rehome it using rescue organisations and rehoming centres.

Charges for reclaiming stray dogs

Service

Charge

Stray dog collection: first time we collect your stray dog

£58

Stray dog collection: second time we collect your stray dog

£83

Stray dog collection: third time we collect your stray dog

£112

Added charge per night

£16

Missing or stray cats

Missing cats

If you have lost your cat:

We do not collect stray or lost cats.

If you find a cat and believe it might be a stray, follow the advice on the Celia Hammond Animal Trust (CHAT) website.

Help to rehome stray dogs and cats

We do not accept pets for rehoming, but we can advise you and give you information about rescue and rehoming organisations.

Address: If you want to give a home to a stray dog or cat, contact a reputable animal rescue or rehoming centre: