Stray and Missing Dogs
We are required under the Environmental Protection Act 1990 to pick up stray dogs reported to us, but only if they have been contained. We will respond by attending the premises where the dog is being held and attempt to locate the owner by checking for dog tags, microchips etc.
If we are unable to locate the owner, we will transport the dog to our nominated kennels. Any dog taken to the kennels will be held for seven days so that the owner can reclaim it. Thereafter the legal ownership of the dog will be transferred to East Herts Council and we will arrange for the dog to be rehomed (if suitable for rehoming).
If you find a stray dog, and have the dog confined under your control please call our contractor, SDK Environmental Limited on 03444 828320, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
An officer will aim to attend within 4 hours if the dog is confined or contained.
Please note, we do NOT deal with:
- Rehoming unwanted dogs
- Stray dogs that are roaming freely
- Welfare
- Dangerous dogs
- Serious dog attacks or attacks involving a person
- injured wildlife
To report a banned dog or dog attack, please contact Hertfordshire Police