We deal with reports of stray, roaming dogs under (s.149/150 Environmental Protection Act 1990). When a stray dog is seized during business hours the dog is either returned to the owner if an owner can be identified or taken to our kennelling contactor which is Manchester Dogs Home.
We also advise members of the public who are looking to rehome their dogs by working with dog rescue organisations.
Dog Warden Service - Daytime
- Monday 08.00-16.00.
- Tuesday 08.00-16.00.
- Wednesday 08.00-16.00.
- Thursday 08.00-16.00.
All dog reports must go through via the contact centre, including out of hours calls – 01204 333333.
Microchipping
We enforce The Microchipping of Cats and Dogs Regulations (England) 2023 legislation. This involves the serving of legal notices to the public who have not had their dogs microchipped or updated their information on the relevant database i.e owner details, change of address and the pet’s information.
Animal welfare
We work with many agencies regarding reports of animal welfare i.e RSPCA.
Dangerous dogs
We assist with s.1 of the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 as amended in 2023. (Banned Breeds). This involves liaising with the Police Dog Legislation Officers and other agencies, i.e (Housing Associations).
We deal with reports of dangerous dogs. If a dog has injured a person or an assistance dog under s.3 Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 (guide dog for the blind or an assistance dog. That is a criminal offence that GMP should deal with. We mainly deal with domestic dog on dog attacks. This could result in the owner of the offending dog being issued with a Dog Control Order or a Community Protection Notice which falls under ASB legislation 2014 below.
Anti-social behaviour
We deal with dog reports Under the Anti-Social Behaviour Crime & Policing Act 2014 (Public Spaces Protection Orders 2023) of Dog Fouling, Dogs on leads, Dogs entering designated areas, or the dog owner being instructed to place an out-of-control dog on the lead.
Dog Warden Service - Out of hours
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Strays found out of hours Monday-Thursday 16.00hrs.
Finder to keep the dog overnight (Bolton Council Dog Warden to collect the next working day).
Dangerous Dogs report to GMP. -
Strays found out of hours Friday 16.00hrs.
Finder can keep the dog over the weekend (Bolton Council Dog Warden to collect the next working day).
Finder can take the dog (Saturday/Sunday) to Manchester Dogs Home, Crofters House, Moss Brook Road, Harpurhey, Manchester, M9 5PG, Tel 0300 102 1212.
Dangerous Dogs report to GMP -
Strays found Saturday & Sunday.
Finder can keep the dog over the weekend (Bolton Council Dog Warden to collect the next working day).
Finder can take the dog (Saturday/Sunday) to Manchester Dogs Home, Crofters House, Moss Brook Road, Harpurhey, Manchester, M9 5PG, Tel 0300 102 1212.
Dangerous Dogs report to GMP