Please ensure the dog is secure before contacting the dog warden service to arrange collection.

If a dog cannot be contained, then you can contact the Police if the straying dog is dangerous.

Monday to Friday, 8am - 4pm

Contact Acorn Kennels: 01948 662931

Provide the following information:

• Breed: (if known)
• Colour:
• Gender:
• Collar or tag:

Keep the dog secured until the dog warden arrives.

We may ask for your contact information in case someone reports a lost dog that matches the description. This will help us reunite the dog with its owner.

What happens next

• The dog warden will be contacted to collect the dog.

Where to find help

• RSPCA Cruelty Line: 0300 1234 999 (24-hour service)
• Dangerous dogs: Report to Cheshire Police at 101

After 4pm, weekends, and bank holidays

• Keep the dog until the wardens are available on the next working day.
• Take the dog to Cheshire Dogs Home:
  • 225 Knutsford Road, Grappenhall, Warrington, Cheshire WA4 3JZ
  • Phone: 01925 269500
  • Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 AM - 5 PM, Saturday/Sunday 9 AM - 4 PM

If you cannot keep the dog:

• Contact a local veterinarian to see if they can take the dog.

Additional Tips:

• Check for microchips: Many dogs are microchipped. You can often find a microchip scanner at your local veterinarian's office or animal shelter.
• Post information online: Share information about the found dog on social media or local lost and found pet groups.
• Check local animal shelters and rescue organizations: They may have received reports of lost dogs in the area.

Dangerous dogs

The definition of a dangerous dog is:

• A dog that's out of control
• A dog that can cause injury
• A person feels that they're in danger of a dog attacking them or others

The banned breed dog types under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 are:

• Dogo Argentino
• Fila Brasileiro
• Pit Bull Terriers
• Japanese Tosa

Who to contact

Dangerous dogs must be reported straight to Cheshire Police on 101 or 999 for emergency cases.