I've found a dog
Anyone who finds a stray dog must inform us and has a legal obligation to hand the dog to either its owner or us.
Your safety is most important. Do not attempt to restrain or handle a dog that is showing signs of aggression.
or phone Birmingham Dog Warden on 0121 303 6007.
Out of hours
We do not provide a stray dog collection service outside of office hours. If you find a stray dog at these times, you can either:
- look after the dog until the next working day if safe to do so
- check the dog for a collar and ID tag for the owner’s details
- take the dog to the nearest vet or animal charity where it can be scanned for a microchip and the owner can be contacted
- phone the police on 101, or 999 in an emergency if the dog is aggressive and there is a risk to the public
- refer injured dogs to the RSPCA by telephone on 0300 1234 999
- check and post on local social media - many lost and found animals are reunited with owners through these platforms
To arrange for a stray dog to be collected on the next working day, contact Birmingham Dog Wardens by telephone on 0121 303 6007 or complete our online form.
If you find a dog outside of Birmingham, you must contact the relevant local council.
What else can I do?
Most dogs are microchipped and many wear a collar and tag. If there are no details on the collar, take the dog to any vet to check for a microchip. This should be done free of charge.
If a chip is found, the vet will contact the microchip company for the owner's details. The microchip company or vet will then contact the dog's owner.
Page last updated: 17 September 2024
