A dog that is not under supervision:
- will foul
- could be aggressive
- cause road accidents
- worry livestock
- injure themselves
What we do
We will:
- collect stray dogs that are contained (not roaming freely)
- investigate complaints about noise or smell from dogs
- patrol areas with frequent dog fouling
- use stickers, stencils and signs to raise awareness
Stray dogs
If you see a stray dog and it’s in a secure location, contact us with:
- a description of the dog
- the location
Carlisle
Telephone: 07739 223 378
Copeland
Telephone: 01946 598 300
Out of hours kennelling service (Fairview Kennels): 01946 591 064
Email: enforcement@copeland.gov.uk
We collect strays and take them to kennels for their own welfare and for public safety.
Lost dog
If your dog is missing, contact us with:
- a description of your dog
- the date and location it was last seen
We hold stray dogs for 7 days. After that, they may be rehomed.
Carlisle
Telephone: 07739 223 378
If we’ve collected your dog, you’ll need to pay a fee before it’s returned. Fees and charges will be discussed and agreed over the phone.
Copeland
Whinmill Farm Kennels: 01946 832 002
If we’ve collected your dog, you’ll need to pay a fee before you can pick the dog up:
- stray dog returned via the kennels - £67.50
- additional kennelling fee for each day - £14.60
If we don’t have your dog
We keep all lost dog reports on record and try to match them with any dogs we collect.
Microchipping your dog
All dogs must be microchipped by a vet.
A microchip is a small device placed under the skin that helps identify the dog and its owner.
Dogs with microchips are much more likely to be reunited with their owners.