Can you report a dog that keeps escaping?
Dominique Witting
2025-07-28 01:03:27
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If you see a dog loose, please report this online. If the dog seems to be out of control, let us know by calling 101. Always keep your dog under control around other animals and if you see a dog on the loose worrying animals, report it online. A dog is considered to be out of control if it injures someone or makes someone worried that it might injure them. If you think your dog has been stolen you can report it online. Before you report a dog theft to us, please make sure it hasn’t escaped and run away. If you see a banned dog loose or it seems to be out of control, please report it online or call 101.
Gerry Maggio
2025-07-21 11:24:25
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If you’ve witnessed an aggressive or out of control animal, or an owner using an animal to intimidate people, please report antisocial behaviour to us. If you find a stray dog that isn’t sick or injured, please report it to your local council. If a vulnerable person or animal strayed into its reach, or the animal got loose, this could represent a serious danger to the public. Likewise, if you know someone who is using animals in illegal activities such as dog fighting, please report antisocial behaviour. You can find a local volunteer who will scan the animal for a microchip. This is a free service that should never charge for assistance.
Jadyn Stoltenberg
2025-07-13 21:06:54
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You can report a dog that’s out of control. Your dog is considered dangerously out of control if it: injures someone makes someone worried that it might injure them. A court could also decide that your dog is dangerously out of control if either of the following apply: it attacks someone’s animal the owner of an animal thinks they could be injured if they tried to stop your dog attacking their animal. You can get an unlimited fine or be sent to prison for up to 6 months (or both) if your dog is dangerously out of control. You may not be allowed to own a dog in the future and your dog may be destroyed.
Jackson O'Kon
2025-07-13 19:08:10
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You can report a dangerous or out of control dog to: the dog warden service run by your local council
your local police force
You can also report dog fouling to your local council.
Oscar Hammes
2025-07-13 18:48:41
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If you’re worried about an animal, you’re in the right place. Tell us about the animal and we’ll guide you to the best and quickest way of getting them the help they need. Before you contact us to report cruelty or neglect, please make a note of the following: Your name, address and telephone number for our records. The date, time and location/address of the incident. A description of the animal's environment and bodily condition. If known, the name(s) and address(es) of the person(s) involved. We value your call and want to do everything in our power to help animals. Due to the high number of calls – and our unique skills as a charity – we have to prioritise all calls about cruelty, neglect or injured animals. We then assess their severity and urgency.
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