On this page: Information about dealing with accidents involving animals plus contact details.
The action that should be taken when an animal is involved in a road accident depends on the type of animal.
Dogs and Various Other Animals
If you hit a dog, causing injury or death, you must give your details (your own and/or the vehicle owner's name and address, and the registration number of the vehicle) to anyone having reasonable grounds for requiring them.
If this is not possible, you must report the accident to the Police as soon as possible, and within 24 hours.
The above information applies to:
Asses
Cattle
Dogs
Goats
Horses
Mules
Pigs
Sheep
If your dog is involved in an accident, then you may be held liable for any costs involved.
Cats and Poultry
Cats and poultry are classed as free roaming animals and therefore are not covered by the same legislation as described above.
Records of Accidents
We keep details of animals found killed on the roads. Please contact us if you think your pet may have been involved in an accident: