Please ensure the dog is secure before contacting the dog warden service to arrange collection.

If a dog cannot be contained, then you can contact the Police if the straying dog is dangerous.

Monday to Friday, 8am - 4pm - Contact Acorn Kennels

Report a lost or found dog online

Tel: 01948 662931

Provide the following information:

  • Breed: (if known)
  • Colour:
  • Gender:
  • Collar or tag:

Keep the dog secured until the dog warden arrives.

We may ask for your contact information in case someone reports a lost dog that matches the description. This will help us reunite the dog with its owner.

What happens next

  • The dog warden will be contacted to collect the dog.

Where to find help

  • RSPCA Cruelty Line: 0300 1234 999 (24-hour service)
  • Dangerous dogs: Report to Cheshire Police at 101

After 4pm, weekends, and bank holidays - Drop off at Cheshire Dogs Home

If you find a dog out of hours then you have 2 options. You can:

  • keep the dog until the wardens are available on the next working day. If you decide to do this you should report the dog online on the Acorn Kennels website

or

  • take the dog to Cheshire Dogs Home: 225 Knutsford Road, Grappenhall, Warrington, Cheshire WA4 3JZ  Phone: 01925 269500

Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 AM - 4 PM, Saturday/Sunday 9 AM - 4 PM

If you cannot keep the dog:

  • Contact a local veterinarian to see if they can take the dog.

Additional Tips:

  • Check for microchips: Many dogs are microchipped. You can often find a microchip scanner at your local veterinarian's office or animal shelter.
  • Post information online: Share information about the found dog on social media or local lost and found pet groups.
  • Check local animal shelters and rescue organizations: They may have received reports of lost dogs in the area.

Dangerous dogs

The definition of a dangerous dog is:

  • A dog that's out of control
  • A dog that can cause injury
  • A person feels that they're in danger of a dog attacking them or others

The banned breed dog types under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 are:

  • Dogo Argentino
  • Fila Brasileiro
  • Pit Bull Terriers
  • Japanese Tosa

Who to contact

Dangerous dogs must be reported straight to Cheshire Police on 101 or 999 for emergency cases.

7 October 2024