Pets - lost & found
I've found a stray dog, who do I tell?
- First contact the Council giving your full details and description of the dog as soon as you have found the dog. Ring 01323 443555. After 5 p.m & at weekends please ring Lifeline on 01323 644422.
- Also contact the local police on 0845 6070999.
You could be liable for a fine if you find a stray dog and keep it without the written permission of the local authority or the police.
My dog's gone missing, what do I do?
- First contact the Council giving full details of when and where the dog was lost and dog description. Ring 01323 443555.
- Also contact the Police to provide them with the same details. 0845 6070999.
- If you have to report a lost dog after 5 p.m. or at a weekend then please ring Lifeline on 01323 644422.
If your dog goes missing also contact local rescues and the RSPCA.
If not found within 48 hours, put up posters, check with the adjacent Councils, advertise in the Friday-Ad and there's a lost dog website.
"Prevention is better than cure"
The law requires that owners ensure that their dog wears a collar and tag in a public place. The tag should have inscribed on it the owner's surname, address and where possible a telephone number. You may consider having your dog microchipped but this is not a legal requirement.
REMEMBER - If you lose your dog it will cost you £67.00 plus kennelling charges to recover it from the Council's kennels
I've lost my cat what can I do?
In the case of a lost cat you should
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First telephone the local Cats Protection on 08702 099099 (Mon-Fri 9-5pm) and any local animal rescue centres.
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Try contacting your local vets to see if they have treated your cat.
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Contact the Council on 01892 602735 or email works@wealden.gov.uk if you believe your cat may have been run over.
I have found a stray cat what do I do?
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Contact the Cats Protection League on 01323 440101 for advice, they may know who it belongs to or be able to help in some way.
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Try local vets and local animal rescue centres.
"Prevention is better than cure"
You could consider putting a collar and tag on your cat but this is not a requirement of the law. Please make sure the collar fits properly. You may also consider having your cat microchipped.
Useful telephone numbers:
Wealden District Council's Animal Welfare Officers - 01323 443555
Cats Protection - 08702 099099 (Mon-Fri 9-5pm)
National Cat Adoption Centre on 01825 741330 (open Mon-Sun)
Technical Services Department (cat enquiries) - 01892 602735
