Reclaiming a lost dog
Upon collecting the stray dog, the Dog Warden will attempt to contact the owner if the dog has an up-to-date microchip and/or collar. If the owner cannot be successfully contacted, the dog will be taken to the kennels in Salford or Manchester, depending upon the time of day, and the owner can collect it from there by arrangement.
The owner can see if their dog is in Salford kennels by checking the ‘Dogs in Salford’ Facebook page; contact can be made via messenger or email at dogwardens@salford.gov.uk, ‘Knowsley Dogs’ Facebook page will also be regularly updated. Arrangements to collect the dog will be made between the owner and Salford kennels.
Collecting your dog from Salford Kennels
Proof of ownership is required before authorisation is given for the dog to be released/collected. This is to be verified by Salford Dog Warden, and therefore, you must provide one of the following in advance of arriving at the kennels:
- Recent photographs of the dog
- Description of any distinguishing marks or features, for example, only has one ear, has different coloured eyes, has a scar on back leg etc
- Evidence of recent vet records
Salford Kennels do not accept:
- Name of dog
- Old photos
- ‘The dog will know me if I come down.’
Once ownership has been confirmed, the owner can make the payment online at Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council or by calling 0151 443 2300.
Collection from Salford kennels by the owner can only take place Monday to Thursday between 2:30 pm & 3:30 pm Monday to Thursday and Friday 11 am-12 pm.
All dogs in Salford Kennels will be transferred to Manchester Dogs’ Home at noon on Friday or if they have been at Salford Kennels for 48 hours.