Stray Dogs & Missing Cats
Stray dogs
If you find a stray dog that does not have a collar with an ID tag, then you can take it to a local vet who will scan it to check whether it has as microchip. Please note it is the law of all dogs to microchipped with current and up to date ownership details.
If you are unable to take the dog to a local vet, you will need to contact the Dog Warden, please see a list of numbers below, please note you will need to call the council in relation to of where you FOUND the dog, not your local council.
Please note the Dog warden will only be able to assist if the dog found was straying, if the dog has been abandoned then you will need to contact the RSPCA National Call Centre on 0300 1234 999 as abandonment and straying are different.
Please note upon calling the dog warden you must make sure the dog is safely on a lead/contained as the dog warden will only attend if the stray dog is being kept securely.
Dog Warden Contact numbers:
Please note numbers can change between hours, so please always visit the website link. If the links below do not work, please type into google the correct council and stray dogs e,g Guildford BC Stray dogs and it will take you to the website with all information.
Elmbridge BC –
Telephone – 03444 828320
Website - https://elmbridge.gov.uk/environment/dogs/lost-and-stray-dogs
Epsom & Ewell BC –
Telephone – 03444 828320
Website - https://www.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/dog-warden
Guildford BC –
Telephone – 03444 828320
Website – https://www.guildford.gov.uk/dogwarden
Mole Valley District Council -
Telephone – 01306 879167
Website - https://www.molevalley.gov.uk/environmental-health/dogs-2/
Reigate & Banstead BC –
Telephone – 01737 276000
Website - https://www.reigate-banstead.gov.uk/info/20059/anti-social_behaviour/441/dogs/2
Runnymede Borough Council –
Website - https://www.runnymede.gov.uk/animal-welfare/stray-dogs
Spelthorne BC –
Telephone – 03444 828320
Website – https://www.spelthorne.gov.uk/straydogs
Surrey Heath BC –
Website - https://www.surreyheath.gov.uk/environment/dogs/lost-and-stray-dogs
Tandridge District Council –
Telephone – 01306 879167
Website - https://www.tandridge.gov.uk/environmental-concerns/stray-dogs
Waverley Borough Council –
Telephone – 03444 828320
Website - https://www.waverley.gov.uk/services/environmental-concerns/animal-welfare/stray-dogs
Woking Borough Council –
Telephone – 03444 828320
Website - https://www.woking.gov.uk/environment-neighbourhoods/report-problems-your-area/problems-dogs/lost-stray-dogs/report-lost-stray-dog
Cats
If your cat has gone missing, here is some advice on what to do…
- Contact your local RSPCA Branches and animal hospitals, we have a lost and found Facebook page https://m.facebook.com/groups/248023575619209/
- Check sheds, allotment buildings, barns, building sites, garages and attics.
- Put up posters (with your cat’s photo) and deliver leaflets to houses in neighbouring streets.
- Put posters or notices in local newsagents, shops, local pubs, community centres, church halls – circulate as much as possible!
- Contact veterinary practises within a 20-mile radius of your home or last known siting as most vets will have a lost and found register.
- Call animal rescue organisations within a 50-mile radius
- Write to local and free papers, enclosing a photo of your cat!
Please note is now the law to ensure your cat is microchipped by 20 weeks old, with current and up to date owner details.