Stray and wild

What do I do if I have found a stray dog?

The Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2007 places full responsibility with your local authority for dealing with stray dogs and associated stray dog services. Please contact your local authority on the numbers below to report a stray dog:

  • Ashfield District Council
    01623 450000
  • Bassetlaw District Council
    01909 533219
  • Broxtowe Borough Council
    0115 917 7777, out of hours 0115 9173142
  • Gedling Borough Council
    0115 901 3972, out of hours 07504 033415
  • Mansfield District Council
    01623 463189, out of hours 01623 463050
  • Newark & Sherwood
    District Council

    01636 655571, out of hours 07808 003152
  • Nottingham City Council
    0115 8761166
  • Rushcliffe Borough Council
    0115 9819911, out of hours 0115 9811143

What do I do if I have found a stray cat?

If you have found a healthy stray cat please click here to read the RSPCA’s advice page.

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