Stray dogs

Find out more about who to contact if you see a stray dog, have lost your own dog, or have any concerns about dogs in your neighbourhood. If you are worried about a banned breed, a dog that is out of control, a dangerous or aggressive dog please report to the police on 101 or 999 if there is an imminent risk.

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Reporting a found dog

Day time hours

Knowsley Council’s Dog Wardens are available between 9.00am and 3.00pm (Monday to Thursday) and between 9.00am and 2.00pm on a Friday. 

Telephone

0151 443 4712

Email

environmentalhealth@knowsley.gov.uk

Drop off

A member of the public can drop a dog off at the kennels, between the hours of 8.30am and 4.00pm Monday to Thursday and on a Friday 8.30am to 3.00pm. 

This can be unannounced, using the intercom facility on arrival and a Dog Warden will be in attendance within 20 minutes.

Out of hours

A member of the public can take a dog to our nominated kennels in Salford between the hours 3.00pm and 11.00pm, Monday to Thursday and from 2.00pm on a Sunday and bank holidays

Before attending the kennels, the finder of a dog must contact 0161 794 8888 in advance of arriving at the kennels.

Address

Salford City Council
Turnpike Depot
631 Eccles New Road
Salford 
M50 1SW 

Friday, Saturday and Sunday dogs can be taken to Manchester Dogs’ Home between 9am and 4pm (Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day 9.00am to 1.00pm)

Address

Manchester & Cheshire Dogs’ Home
Crofter’s House
Moss Brook Road
Harpurhey
Manchester
M9 5PG

Telephone 0844 504 1212

 

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