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Stray dogs

Our Stray Dog Services operate between 9am and 1am the following morning. 

Between the hours of 5pm and 1am and also at weekends and bank holidays the service is 'Secured Strays only'. This means we are not able to try to catch dogs.

Call 0845 121 2971 to report a stray dog.

Seized dogs will be taken to Manchester Dogs Home during opening hours and can be reclaimed provided the appropriate fee is paid.

Weekend and Bank holidays

At weekends and bank holidays contact Animal Wardens Ltd. Call 0845 241 7253 to report a stray dog.

Alternatively, fill out the contact form on the Animal Wardens website.

You can also take stray and unwanted dogs to Manchester Dogs Home yourself, contact them in advance by calling 0844 501212.

Lost and found dogs

The Animal wardens will accept details of dogs that have been lost or found and retained by the finder in the hope that they can be reunited with their owners. 

You may also wish to contact Manchester Dogs Home to check if it has been handed in by a member of the public.

Information on acquiring a dog

If you are thinking of getting a dog and are sure you can care for it properly please consider a visit to Manchester Dogs Home - they have all types of dogs and can give advice and support.  You will also be ensuring that more dogs are able to be looked after.

Contact

Public Protection Service
Number One Riverside
Smith Street
Rochdale OL16 1XU

Tel: 0845 121 2971
Email: environmental.health@rochdale.gov.uk

Useful contacts

Animal Wardens Ltd 
Tel: 0845 241 7253

Manchester Dogs' Home 
Tel: 0844 501212 

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