Lost and Stray Dogs

This service deals with dogs that have gone missing or been found.

Have you found a dog?

If you have found a stray dog and it is confined please contact us by emailing cne-dogs@west-norfolk.gov.uk or call 01553 616200 during office hours. Out of office hours please call 01553 616601.

Tag your dog

Your dog must wear a tag by law when out in a public place. We can only return a dog direct to the owner if it is wearing a tag, or is microchipped.

If you feel a dog is being mistreated or neglected you should contact the RSPCA on 0300 1234 999. The Borough Council is not able to help in such matters.

For further information email: cne-dogs@west-norfolk.gov.uk or call 01553 616200.

Have you lost your dog?

If so, please contact us by emailing cne-dogs@west-norfolk.gov.uk or call 01553 616200 during office hours.

Your name
Your address including postcode
Telephone number including a mobile phone number if you are out looking for the dog (if possible)
The dog's breed
Colour
Sex
Name
Collar & tag details
Location of where lost
Time last seen.

Out of hours you should contact 01553 616601 or Ocobo Kennels on 01366 347303.

Ocobo Kennels no longer provide a rehoming service. After 8 days, all stray dogs that have not been returned to their owners are passed to the RSPCA for rehoming.

For more information on this, or to enquire about rehoming a dog, please contact Penny Skate of the RSPCA on 01485 541141.

Charges for the collection of stray dogs

The Government has stipulated that a fine will be incurred by the owner(s) of stray dogs. The current fine tariff is shown below.

For stray dogs returned to the owner the same day (without kennelling):

Local Authority expenses £45.50

Government fine £25.00

Total fine £70.50

For stray dogs collected and taken to Kennels:

Local Authority expenses £45.50

Government fine £25.00

NB: For stray dogs taken to kennels there are kennel fees of £9.50 per day or part day. Dogs that are not collected at the end of a 7 day period will automatically be liable for re-homing.

Contact Details

Should you require any advice or further information on dog related issues etc, please contact us by emailing cne-dogs@west-norfolk.gov.uk or call 01553 616200 during office hours.

Last updated: 21 July 2010