Stray Dogs
Summary
On the 6th April 2008 Local Authorities will become responsible for all stray dogs and the Police will no longer detain
or accept stray dogs from members of the public.
Blaby's Dog Wardens collect stray dogs from a variety of public places, members of the public on request and also from
Police stations. Every dog is taken to our appointed kennels, unless emergency veterinary treatment is required first.
How to report a lost dog
- Contact us by e-mail, telephone or letter;
- Information we will need from you:
- your full name;
- your full address including your postcode;
- your home telephone number and a number which we can contact you on during normal office hours if this is different;
- your email address (if applicable);
- details of the dog (whether it is one you have lost or a stray you have managed to detain), and;
- how you would like us to respond to you.
Online forms
Further information
A dog is classified as a stray if it is unleashed or unsupervised on a road or public place, whether or not it is wearing
an identification tag.
All dogs, when in a public place must wear a collar and tag which clearly shows on it the name and address of the dog owner.
It is an offence against the law not to do so, and the owner will be liable to be prosecuted and fined. Even if your dog is
micro-chipped, or tattooed, it still needs to wear a collar and tag.
Owners of Dogs that are identified by name tags, microchip or tattoo will be contacted by phone and letter as soon as possible
and advised of the procedure for collection. All payment must be made at the main Council Offices where the owner can identify
their dog from a photograph.
Charges
The current charges for collection of strays are:-
- £30.00 - Stray Dog Fee
- £20.00 - Administration Fee (This fee includes having your dog micro-chipped however, it is only incurred by dog owners
when the dog is unidentified by name tag, microchip or tattoo)
- £10.00 - Kennelling per day or part of day
- Any Vet fees incurred must also be paid prior to release
If a dog is not claimed by its owner within 7 days then the Council will attempt to re-home it.
Have you lost your dog?
If you have lost a dog which you think might be in the care of our Dog Warden, please visit our stray/found dogs web page:
Contact us
Should you find a stray dog within Blaby District between the hours of 08.45am and 17.15pm please call 0116 272 7555 for
assistance.
Should you find a stray dog in Blaby District between the hours of 17.15pm and 22.00pm Monday to Friday or 09.00am to 22.00pm
on Saturdays, Sundays or Bank Holidays please call 07823 533 290 for assistance.
Police will retain responsibility for dangerous dogs and can be contacted on 0116 222 2222.
