Dogs

How to report a stray dog or issues with dogs in your area.

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

Allerdale: Report a stray dog

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.