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Handling Found or Stray Dogs
If you find a stray or wandering dog, don’t panic — but don’t assume it’s been dumped, either.
What to do:
- Check for a collar or tag
- Take a photo and post on local lost/found pet groups
- Contact us and we can offer advice, and try to seek a nearby volunteer to help with scanning or containment
- Contain the dog safely if you can, using a slip lead or enclosed space
- Contact the local dog warden — this is a legal requirement, if possible insist on doing the 7-day hold yourself. UK council pounds charge a large fee for owners to get their dog back and will not release the dog until that has been paid in full which is not possible for a lot of owners, the fee increases with each day they cannot pay. Poundies are given 7 days, and then may face euthanasia to make space for the next dogs the warden picks up. Council Pounds are Kill Pounds. Only the luckiest dogs are reclaimed by their owners, and a tiny percentage may get a second chance through a rescue if they complete a stressful temperament test in a strange environment during a traumatic time.
- Notify local rescues or vet practices (many can scan for a microchip)
Don’t:
- Immediately assume abuse or abandonment
- Move the dog far from where it was found (many are lost close to home)
- Rehome, sell, or give away the dog privately — it may belong to someone
- Hand the dog over to the warden if you or someone you know and trust could safely carry out the 7 day hold. If you are able to do this, contact us to help source a rescue space once the 7 days are up.
La’al Marras Rescue Group will always help guide you through the legal and welfare steps to get the dog to safety.
We do not operate a 24/7 service, but we can signpost, support, or escalate where needed.