Dog owners are responsible under law to prevent their dogs from straying and causing injury or damage to their local neighbourhood.
Owners are legally required to ensure their dogs wear a collar and tag with the name and address of the owner.
Stray dogs can:
foul pavements and public areas
harm themselves, other animals and people
cause accidents and damage which the owner may have to pay for
Dog warden service
Please note, the Dog Warden Service is not responsible for the following:
Dogs of evicted tenants
Re-homing unwanted dogs
Dogs belonging to prisoners
Dogs of people taken into hospital or care
If you find a dog within Dudley borough between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday, please contact us on 0300 555 2345. Arrangements will then be made to collect the dog.
All stray dogs picked up in Dudley borough between the times above will be taken to:
The City Dogs Home Brookhouse Lane Bucknall Stoke-on-Trent ST2 8DN 01782 304130
If you find a stray dog outside the office hours above, please call 0300 555 8283 and the operator will advise you further.
Do not take the dog to your local police station. The police no longer have the responsibility to take them in.
A dog is considered dangerous if it is out of control, injures someone or makes them worried that it may injure them. If this happens you should contactWest Midlands Police to view your options.
Unwanted pets
If you abandon your dog or any other animal you are committing an offence which could result in being prosecuted.
If you are no longer able to care for your dog you should contactDogs Trust for advice and guidance
If you have any other unwanted pets, such as cats, reptiles, etc, you should contact the Animal Rescuers website for a list of local rescue centres
