Animal welfare FAQs
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Q: If I allow my dog to roam on its own, is it classed as a stray dog?
Q: What happens to stray dogs that are picked up by the Dog Control Service?
Q: What should I do if I have found a dog?
Q: How long will Battersea Dogs and Cats Home look after my dog for before it is destroyed?
Q: What should I do if I have lost my dog?
Q: How can I find out if my dog has been picked up?
Q: I have spotted a stray dog. Who do I report it to?
The Dog Control Service on 020 8871 7606 or 07860 534733
Q: Does my dog have to wear a collar and identity tag?
Q: Does the dog control service deal with stray/lost cats?
Q: Where can I dispose of dog mess once I have picked it up?
Q: Can I leave my filled poop scoop bag in the gutter for the road sweeper to collect?
Q: Are there any exemptions from dog fouling laws?
Q: What can I do about dogs fouling the pavements?
Q: I never see a Dog Control Officer. Where do they patrol?
Q: I want my cat/dog microchipped. How can I arrange this?
Q: I am a council tenant. How do I register my dog?
