Dog control
The Dog Control Service carries out patrols in the borough for the
effective enforcement of dog legislation and to promote responsible dog
ownership through education.
We also pick up stray dogs and enforce laws in a professional, polite and firm way. Monday to Friday - 7am to 9pm Saturday and Sunday - 9am to 5pm Bank Holidays - Closed Special law-enforcement operations apply outside these times. You can also contact our dangerous dog hotline outside office hours.
Availability
Monday to Friday - 9am to 5pm (Office)Frequently asked questions
- What happens to stray dogs that are picked up by the Dog Control Service?
- What should I do if I see/find a stray dog?
- Where can I dispose of dog mess once I have picked it up?
- If I allow my dog to roam on its own, is it classed as a stray dog?
- What happens to stray dogs that are picked up by the Dog Control Service?
- What should I do if I have found a dog?
- How long will Battersea Dogs and Cats Home look after my dog for before it is destroyed?
- What should I do if I have lost my dog?
- How can I find out if my dog has been picked up?
- I have spotted a stray dog. Who do I report it to?
- Does my dog have to wear a collar and identity tag?
- Does the dog control service deal with stray/lost cats?
- Where can I dispose of dog mess once I have picked it up?
- Can I leave my filled poop scoop bag in the gutter for the road sweeper to collect?
- Are there any exemptions from dog fouling laws?
- What can I do about dogs fouling the pavements?
- I never see a Dog Control Officer. Where do they patrol?
- I want my cat/dog microchipped. How can I arrange this?
- I am a council tenant. How do I register my dog?
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