Most dogs do return of their own free will and if not most are reunited with their owners after a short space of time. The local dog warden retains reports of lost and found dogs.
Stray dogs may still be handed into a police office and therefore you should contact Police Scotland by dialling 101 to ascertain if your dog has been handed in.
If your dog has not already been micro-chipped it might be something to consider.
See websites in related information for more help and advice.
You should call the local dog warden. The local authority dog warden has a responsibility to collect all stray dogs that are found in a public place.
Stray dogs can also be taken to a police officer but not all of them have kennels so it would be worth enquiring with them before handing a dog in. This process is under review but this procedure is still ongoing.
The SSPCA will not go out and collect stray dogs.
You should call the local dog warden. The local authority dog warden has a responsibility to collect all stray dogs that are found in a public place.
The SSPCA will not go out and collect stray dogs. Not all police offices have kennels so if handing a dog into an office, it would be best to call ahead and check which local office does have kennels.
See the website in Related Information to find your local dog warden.
