You must return a stray dog to its owner if you know who the owner is.
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Our most common topics for advice are shown below. You can select each topic for further information and advice on what to do or who to contact.
Stray or abandoned dog:
Our limited number of officers mean we can only attend when a stray animal is in imminent danger, such as serious injury or illness.
Stray dogs are the responsibility of local authorities, who must provide a dog warden service.
Check out our top tips on what to do if you’ve found a lost, stray or abandoned dog,
Report a stray dog to your local authority.
Rabbits
