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?
Q: Does my dog have to wear a collar and identity tag?
Yes. The law states that all dogs when in a public place must be wearing a collar and an identity tag with the owners name and address inscribed upon it. There are some exceptions concerning working dogs and packs of dogs. For more details of the exceptions please contact the dog control service 020 8871 7606.
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?
