Dogs and animal welfare

Find information on lost and stray dogs, microchipping, the animal warden service, and reporting animal welfare issues.

The animal warden service deals with all requests about stray dogs, collections, claiming your dog, kennelling, and rehoming.

Advice about dog ownership including welfare, aggressive and barking dogs and neutering.

Information on dog microchipping and how to get your dog microchipped for free by our animal wardens.

Tell us about a dog fouling problem.

If your dog has been lost or reported as a stray, see how you can collect them and what fees you need to pay.

Advice on buying and keeping pets and how to care for them, plus how animals can be good for you and your family.

Find out what to do if you lose your dog, or see a stray dog.

Find out how and what you can do to protect your pets in an emergency.

Read the 5 welfare needs of animals, as well as links to advice, licence and policies.

Use this form to report an animal nuisance such as aggressive or barking dogs, persistent fouling and irresponsible owners.

Find out about our animal welfare events, including free microchipping and general health checks.