The council's Animal Warden Service deals with stray animals.
Any animals straying onto the highway, or injured in an accident, must be reported to the police on:
- Phone 101, or if it is an emergency call 999
Dogs
The Council is in the process of implementing new arrangements for the collection of stray dogs within the Borough.
We expect this to be in place by Autumn 2024 and will update this page with more information once it becomes available.
The current collection centre for stray dogs is located at Manchester Dogs Home.
Members of the public can take a stray dog there between the hours of:
- Monday to Friday 9am – 4pm
- Saturday and Sunday 9am – 4pm
Address:
Manchester Dogs Home
Crofters House,
Moss Brook Road,
Harpurhey, Manchester
M9 5PG.
If you cannot keep the dog secure, please contact an animal rescue centre, and they may be able to assist you.
Should a dog be out of control or dangerous, please contact Greater Manchester Police on 101 as this is a Police matter.
Livestock
Under the Animals Act 1971 the landowner may impound any livestock that have strayed onto their land.
The animals are only returned to their owners after payment for any damages and expenses incurred.
If known, the owner of the animal must be informed that the animal has strayed, giving details of where it can be collected within a stated time period and subject to payment for any damage caused and expense incurred.
The police must be notified of the straying animal and informed that the landowner intends to impound it.
The animal must be returned, on satisfactory proof of ownership and the payment for any damage caused and expense incurred.
If any animal has not been claimed after 14 days it may be sold (subject to any movement licensing / passport requirements).
If the owner appears after this time and produces satisfactory proof of ownership, any monies received must be given to the owner less the cost of any damage caused and expense incurred.