Lost and stray dogs

A stray dog is defined as 'any unattended dog in a public place'. A public place means on the road or highway, or any other place where the public are entitled or permitted to have access.

Our contractor, SDK, will collect stray dogs that have been captured or tied up. They cannot catch loose dogs. They will only collect dogs found and currently located within Woking.

The stray dog will be returned directly to the owner without going to kennels, if the owner can be identified and contacted. This may be done via the information held on the dog's microchip. 

If the release fee is not paid or the owner cannot be contacted, the dog will be taken to kennels for up to seven days. The owner will be charged additional fees for kennel costs when the dog is claimed.

All kennel fees must be paid in addition to the statutory fine, collection and veterinary or other reasonable expenses incurred before the dog can be reunited with its owner.

Depending on the availability of kennel space, stray dogs may be taken to secure kennels up to 45 miles from Woking borough.