Report a stray dog

Dog warden service

The Environmental Maintenance teams at Shropshire Council take reports of lost, straying or found dogs from members of the public.

Did you know?

Dogs MUST wear a collar and tag showing the owner's contact details when out in public. It is an offence liable for a fine of up to £1000 not to ensure your dog displays these details. (The only exception applies to dogs working at the time.)
It also makes sense for your dog to be microchipped. All stray dogs will be scanned to allow more rapid return to the owner.
Ask your vet for more details or alternatively contact our Environmental Maintenance service on 0345 678 9006.

Dog Log

Shropshire Council keeps a log of all dogs found within Shropshire and all dogs reported to us as lost.
It is our aim to reunite lost dogs with their owners as soon as possible.

Enforcement

The dog warden will not be able to patrol all of the county all of the time. We will, therefore, rely on you to report offenders who persistently allow their dogs to foul public areas in contravention of the bye-laws. In most cases we will deal with complaints on an informal basis, we will, however, prosecute persistent offenders.

Where can I take a stray dog?

• Noah’s Ark Animal Rescue and pet Transportation, 11 Limekiln Lane, Lilleshall,Telford,TF10 9EY
• Hilbrae Kennels, Cold Hatton, Telford, TF6 6QJ, 01952 541254

Other laws affecting your dog

• It is an offence to let your dog stray in a public place.
• All dogs in a public place must wear a collar and tag with the name and address of the owner.
• Dogs must not be allowed to bark for long periods as this causes a nuisance to neighbours and is an offence.

How do I report a stray dog?

If you see a stray dog please contact our Environmental Maintenance service on 0345 678 9006.

Dog warden

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have a dog warden service?
Yes.

Does the dog warden pick up any dog?
Yes, any dog that is straying on public property.

What happens to dogs picked up by the Warden?
If the owner is known, it is returned. If not, the dog is taken to kennels. We will only return dogs to their owners on the first occasion it is lost. After this the dog will be taken to the kennels for collection by owner.

Are the stray dogs destroyed?
No, the council has a non-destruction policy.

Would the council take my unwanted dog away for me?
No, the council only takes strays. Please contact our Environmental Maintenance service who can put you in touch with the Dog Warden who can advise you of the dog rehoming centres.

Does the dog warden pick up dead dogs?
No, our Street Scene team collect all road casualties and they are stored at a veterinary surgeons for the seven days, to allow owners to claim their dog.

Will the dog warden deal with my neighbour's barking dog?
No, a technical officer in Environmental Health will investigate.

Who puts up the Dog Fouling signs?
It is part of the dog warden duties.

What do I do about a dog I have found in my front garden?
If you cannot find the owner, contact Shropshire Council on 0345 678 9006

Would the council find me a dog?
No, the council is not involved in re-homing of dogs. The Dogs Trust, Roden (01952 770225) and Hilbrae Kennels (01952 541254) re-home dogs.

Would the Dog Warden help me train my dog?
No, this is not part of the dog warden's duties. Please contact our Environmental Maintenance service who can put you in touch with the Dog Warden who can advise you on training centres.

Who is responsible for enforcing the 'no fouling bye-laws'?
The dog warden and bye-laws officer.

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