Stray dogs
Our dog warden service can deal with stray dogs during the following office opening hours:
- Monday and Tuesday: 9am to 5pm
- Wednesday: 9.30am to 5pm
- Thursday: 9am to 5pm
- Friday 9am to 4.30pm
To report a stray dog contact us.
If you find a dog outside of office hours you can:
- keep the dog until the next working day and contact us in office hours
- release the dog
How can I claim my lost dog?
If you have lost your dog and believe that we may have it, please contact us.
Before we can return your dog to you, we must see proof of ownership and you will have to pay a release fee in full. This fee covers the cost of kenneling the dog and includes a prescribed fee which is made under the Environmental Protection Act 1990. Any veterinary fees incurred will also have to be paid.
Alternatively you can report a lost or found dog by completing our online form.
All dogs can be returned to their owner after they have paid all outstanding fees.
You will receive an email receipt after payment has been made. Please present this to the dog wardens when you collect your dog. The dog warden will not release any dog until the outstanding fees have been settled.
Make a stray dog payment for a dog found in the Richmondshire area