Dog wardens collect stray dogs and try to reunite them with their owners as quickly as possible.
Keep your dog safe and traceable
It is a legal requirement to have your dog microchipped and it must wear an ID tag when in a public place, which includes your surname, address and contact number.
This makes it easier to find and return the dog if lost or stolen.
Make sure you microchip details are up to date, to do this you need to contact your local vet.
If you have lost your dog, please contact the dog warden during the hours, or Animal Wardens outside of those hours. You can also contact local rescue centres to extend your search further.
Animal wardens will charge a fee to collect the dog.
Find out more about how local councils including Knowsley look after stray dogs here.
What to do if you see a stray dog
Contact the dog warden
The dog warden is available between 9am and 1.30pm, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.
Telephone
0151 443 2300
environmentalhealth@knowsley.gov.uk
Contact the animal warden
Out of the hours of the dog warden please contact one of our animal wardens.
Telephone
0151 374 2174
Other concerns
If you are worried about a banned breed, a dog that is out of control, a dangerous or aggressive dog please report to the police on 101 or 999 if there is an imminent risk.