Claiming your dog

There will be a payment required prior to collection. You may pay by card by contacting the council offices during office hours. Your receipt number will enable you to collect your dog.  

You should note:

• dogs which remain unclaimed will, after seven full days have elapsed, become the legal property of the council and will then be rehomed, if appropriate
• the council's policy is that dogs will only be released following payment of all known fees and charges
• veterinary treatment will be provided at the discretion of the council

Stray dog collection and charges from 1 April 2024

Stray dog collection

Collection of a dog during normal working hours: 8:30am to 4:15pm from Monday to Friday.

No service Christmas Day, Boxing Day or New Year's Day.

Stray dog collection fees

Fees for collecting a stray dog:

• statutory fee of £25
• administration fee of £131.25
• daily kennelling fee (or part thereof) of £20
• repatriation (Officer collects from kennels and returns to owner/keeper) Fee of £77.18 per hour
• out of hours charge per dog is £25 outside of Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:15pm