Animal welfare

This section provides information on animal welfare in Lambeth. You can find out about pet care, responsible pet ownership, free and subsidised veterinary care, collection of stray dogs, and licences for commercially operated animal establishments.

We have adopted an Animal Welfare Charter to reflect the concerns of local people who care about animal welfare and any cruel treatment, abuse or neglect of animals.

RSPCA Community Animal Welfare Footprint awards

We have been awarded the Gold footprint award for stray dogs and the Silver footprint award for Animal welfare principles in 2011.

Dangerous dogs

Most dogs are not dangerous. Unprovoked aggression from dogs is not a natural behaviour. Any dog can be dangerous if it is not kept responsibly.

Fox advice

This page provides advice in dealing with foxes in the borough.

Importing and exporting animals

This page provides information about importing animals into the UK and exporting them to overseas countries.

Licences for animal establishments

We have a statutory duty to licence animal establishments within the borough. See this page to find out if you need a licence.

Pet care while you are in hospital

If you go into hospital, you will need someone to look after your pet. We provide advice on arranging pet care.

Responsible pet ownership

This section provides information and advice on your responsibilties as a pet owner.

Sick, injured and dead animals

What to do if you find a sick, injured or dead animal.

Stray and lost animals

This section provides information on what we do about stray animals. It also gives advice on what to do if you find a stray animal or lose your pet.

Rabies

We have, in conjunction with the Corporation of London, a rabies contingency plan which is kept under review.

Cruelty to animals

If you suspect that an animal of any kind is being subjected to any form of cruelty then the only organisation that can legally deal with this is the RSPCA (Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals). You can contact the RSPCA National Cruelty Helpline on 0300 1234 999.

Wildlife crime

We work closely with the police service, who are responsible for enforcing laws protecting wildlife.

Visit the wildlife crime section of the Metropolitan Police website for more information.

Contact us

You can contact us by phone, email or letter, or you can visit our offices.

Animal Welfare Services
Wanless Road Depot
26 Wanless Road
London
SE24 0HW

Phone: 020 7926 8860
Fax: 020 7926 8919
Email: animalwelfare@lambeth.gov.uk