If you find a dog and have possession of it, the law requires you to return it to the owner if possible. If you have found a dog that appears healthy:
- Report the dog to your local authority dog warden
- Ring the local vets, ask local vets to scan them for a microchip
- Advise the local rescue centres (see below) and police (call 101)
- If it is safe to do so, check whether the dog is wearing a tag, call the number and leave a message
- Check listings and add details on missing pet websites and social media
We are not able to take stray dogs directly into the kennels out of hours.
If you decide to take the lost dog home while you wait for the warden to arrive, please be aware that they may be scared and distressed. If you are unsure about their behaviour, please don’t approach them and wait for the dog warden or rescue to attend.
Useful Numbers / Links
Lost Dogs of Dumfries and Galloway - Also LDDG social media