What to do if you find a stray dog
If you find a stray dog within the Hambleton area:
- check to see if it is wearing an identification tag so that you can contact and return it directly to its owner – this is the quickest way to get the dog back to its home
- if it doesn’t have a tag and you live close to a vet, ask the vet to scan the dog for a microchip which will have the details of the owner
- report the dog to us and we will arrange for an officer to contact you
It is a criminal offence not to report a stray dog us.
We can only collect a stray dog that is under the control of the person who has found the dog. If a dog is reported as roaming near a school or play area then we will try to find the dog.
Please note that animal rescue centres cannot accept stray dogs directly off the streets. They only take dogs in that have been signed over by their rightful owner for rehoming. The Police no longer accept stray dogs.
Reporting a lost dog
You can report a lost or found dog to us online. If you have lost your dog please give as many details as possible including:
- where the dog was last seen
- description of the dog
- collar, tag and microchip number
- your contact details