Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What happens to stray dogs that are picked up by the Dog Control Service?
When a stray dog is collected, officers will scan the dog for a microchip, check its ears for a tattoo, and check for owner details on its collar. On occasion we may contact the lost dog line at Battersea Dogs and Cats Home on 0901 477 8477, email lostdogs@battersea.org.uk. If the owner is identified then the dog will be returned to its owner, and on some occasions, legal action taken against the owner if any laws have been broken. If the owner is not identified then the dog is taken to Battersea Dogs and Cats Home. Where the dog is persistently straying and being picked up we may seize the dog in accordance with the Environmental Protection Act 1990 sec. 149-151. If this happens you will have to pay a reclamation fee, currently £25 plus any kennelling and veterinary charges. A private kennel is used to look after the dog during this period.
