Report a Stray Dog

Date updated: 8/11/2023

Local authorities now have the sole responsibility for stray dogs under Section 68 of the Clean Neighbourhood and Environment Act 2005 (CNEA).

City of London Police will investigate reports received of stray dogs in the City on behalf of the City of London Corporation.

To report a stray dog, call the City of London Police by dialling, 0207 600 2222 or 101

Stray dogs can be taken to Bishopsgate police station 24 hours a day.

Any dog found in a public place, or private place where it should not be, which appears to be without its owner and not under the control of its owner or a person representing them, will be seized and detained as a stray dog by City of London Police.

City of London Police will make the necessary enquiries to find and contact the owner of stray dogs seized.

A seized dog will be detained for seven days from seizure, or where the owner is known, seven days from notification of seizure.

A stray dog which is dangerous in any way (for example ferocious, running in traffic) will be dealt with by the City of London Police.