Sick, injured and dead animals

Sick or injured animals

If you find a sick or injured stray animal that requires urgent veterinary treatment, we will be able to come and collect the animal during office hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.

It is best to stay well away from the animal as it may be feeling scared and could behave unpredictably.

Call us and explain that the animal is sick or injured. If possible, stay at the scene to keep an eye on the animal until help arrives. Make sure you report precisely where the animal is.

Sick or injured animals may be difficult to catch so we may not be successful in getting the animal treated.

Who to contact

Lambeth Animal Welfare Officer
Tel: 020 7926 8860 (Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm)

RSPCA Cruelty Line
(To report a mistreated, neglected, injured or distressed animal).
Tel: 0300 123 4999

RSPCA Camberwell Clinic
Tel: 0300 123 0713

RSPCA Putney Animal Hospital
Tel: 0300 123 0716

Local veterinary practices
You can find contact numbers of local veterinary practices in local directories or on the internet.

Dead animals

If you find a dead animal on the street that needs to be removed, our street care team can collect it.

Street care: 0207 926 9000

If you find a dead animal in your own garden, our public health can collect if for a fee.

Public health: 0207 926 8860

If you are a council tenant and you find a dead animal in the communal areas, speak to your housing office as they can raise an order for it to be removed.