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.

Stray dogs

See our stray dogs page to find out what we do about stray dogs. It also explains what to do if you lose your dog or find a stray dog, and how to prevent your dog from becoming a stray.

Other animals

Please contact the RSPCA on 0300 1234 999 for other stray animals. We collect stray dogs only.

Lost cats and dogs

If you are trying to find a lost pet you can:

• call us on 020 7926 8860, Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
• call Battersea Dogs Home's Lost Dogs and Cats Line on 0901 477 8477
• call local police stations in the area just in case the animal has been handed in to them.

Found animals

If you have found a cat you can report it

• call us on 020 7926 8860, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
• call Battersea Dogs Home's Lost Dogs and Cats Line on 0901 477 8477.

If you have found a stray dog then please look at the stray dog page.

Wanless Road Depot

Our service is based at the Wanless Road Depot where temporary animal holding pens are available.

Contact us

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

Lambeth Animal Welfare Services
26 Wanless Road
London
SE24 0HW
Phone: 020 7926 8860
Fax: 020 7926 8919
Email: animalwelfare@lambeth.gov.uk