Dangerous, stray and lost dogs

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: 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.

The dog warden will also require a photo ID of the finder before taking the dog.

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 Greater Manchester Police at 101

After 4pm, weekends, and bank holidays

• Keep the dog until the wardens are available on the next working day.
• Take the dog to Manchester Dogs Home:
• Crofter’s House, Moss Brook Road Harpurhey, Manchester, M9 5PG
• Phone: 0300 102 1212
• Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 AM - 5 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 Greater Manchester Police on 101 or 999 for emergency cases.

Fees

Before your dog can be released you will be required to pay the following fees:

• Dogs home intake fee £10
• Local Authority Fee of £85.00 and
• Dogs Home Kennelling Fees of approximately £5 per day