Animal warden service
Find out how to report issues, get help with lost or stray dogs, and contact local animal rescue centres. If a dog poo bin needs emptying, report it through our Street Care and Cleaning services.
Lost and stray dogs
Report a lost dog
Check if your dog has been found by contacting Lost Dogs UK.
Report a stray dog
If you have found a stray dog, call 03444 828300.
Local rescue centres
If you are thinking about getting a pet, many animals are looking for homes through trusted rescue centres.
Blue Cross (Burford)
- Tel: 0300 777 1570
- Visit the Blue Cross website
Dogs Trust (Salisbury)
- Tel: 01980 629634
- Visit the Dogs Trust website
RSPCA (Bath)
- Tel: 01225 787321
- Visit Bath Cats and Dogs Home website
Rescue Remedies
Cheltenham Animal Shelter
- Tel: 01242 523521
- Visit Cheltenham Animal Shelter website
Forever Hounds Trust
- Tel: 03000 125 125
- Visit Forever Hounds Trust website
Evesham Greyhound and Lurcher Rescue
Pro Dogs Direct
- Tel: 07766 021465 or 01322 403494 (calls answered 10.00am to 8.00pm)
- Visit Pro Dogs Direct website
Teckels
- Tel: 01452 740300
- Visit Teckels website
Further information
Breed rescue organisations
Contact The Kennel Club for information about specific breed rescues.
- Tel: 0870 606 6750
- Visit The Kennel Club website
Buying a dog or cat
Read guidance on choosing and buying a pet safely.
Buying a dog or cat advice on GOV.UK
Problems with barking dogs
Report noise from barking dogs depending on where the dog lives:
- Report a noise disturbance to Healthy Neighbourhoods for private properties
- Contact your Neighbourhood Housing Officer for council properties
Animal welfare concerns
Report concerns about the welfare of any animal to the RSPCA.
- Tel: 0300 123 4999
- Report animal cruelty on the RSPCA website