LOST & FOUND

If you have lost or found a pet please contact the branch and leave your details, we may be able to reunite you.

If you find a stray dog please contact your local Dog Warden, as of April 2008 Stray dogs became the responsibility of local councils;

Sunderland City Council - To report a stray dog (24hr service) telephone 0300 1000 101

Environmental Services (Chester-le-Street area) - 0191 371 1040

South Tyneside area - Dog warden services 0191 427 7000

Hartlepool Borough Council - Dog Warden 01429 523333

Envirocall (Easington District) - Dog Warden 0191 527 5040 (Mon-Thur 08.30-16.30, Fri 08.30-16.00) For Out of Hours contact 0191 527 1089 (please only use this number if you have managed to capture/restrain the stray dog, the warden cannot come out to capture a stray in out of hours time).

Many councils also offer dog neutering vouchers,microchipping services and free dog 'poop scoop' bags, please contact them for further information.

Stray/Feral Cats can be referred to the Cats Protection League www.cats.org.uk for you local branch. If the animal is in distress please ring the RSPCA on 0300 1234 999

Stray dogs/cats are not accepted by the branch, our priority is to deal with animals via our Inspectorate that have been cruelly treated.

If the animal is in distress please contact the RSPCA National Call Centre on: 0300 1234 999.
Page updated 21.07.10