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We are a fully volunteer-run team, and while we always aim to respond and act quickly, some non-urgent tasks may take a little longer. Many of us are juggling crisis callouts, hands-on dog care (both our own and our fosters), busy households, day jobs, and the behind-the-scenes coordination needed to help our La’al Marras get where they need to be — whether that’s into safety or off to their new beginnings.
Thank you for your patience and understanding — it means a lot, and it helps us keep going.
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 (they 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 for 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.