The stray dog above is Kenny, you can read his story here.
Animal Wardens
Due to the movement into retirement of our Directors, Animal Wardens are reducing our workload, the new contact numbers for stray dogs are here:
Greater Manchester:
Bolton MBC 01204 333333
Bury MBC 0161 253 5000
Manchester City 0161-234-5004
Oldham MBC 0161 770 3000
Rochdale MBC 01706 647 474
Salford MBC 0161 793 2500
Stockport 0161 480 4949
Tameside 0161 342 8355
Trafford MBC 0161 912 2000
Wigan MBC 01942 404 364
Merseyside
Halton Council: Contact 01948 662931, for further information please visit Halton Council web site here.
Knowsley Council: Contact 0151 443 2300 or 0161 794 8888, for further information, Please visit Knowsley Council web site here.
Liverpool Council:Contact: 01948 662931, for further information please visit Liverpool City Council web site here.
Sefton Council: Contact 0737 6280 843, for further information please visit Sefton Councils web site here.
Cheshire:
Warrington 01925 443322
Dog Handlers
Providing help, advice and services to Social Services, Bailiff’s, Housing Associations, Utility Companies, Landlords and any agencies needing help with dogs. The safe restraint and removal of dogs and abandoned pets from properties, transporting them to an agreed destination, proving and caring for them in kennels.
North West Agency Helpline 0151 374 2001
Stray Dogs
Any dog unattended in a public place is a stray dog. Stray dogs are a big danger to themselves and can also be a risk or cause nuisance to members of the public.
Contracting to Local Authorities, Animal Warden collect and kennel stray dogs within our contracted areas, preventing harm coming to them, keeping them safe, the public safe and re-uniting them with their families.
The stray dog above is Kenny, you can read his story here.
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