Overview

Our Trading Standards team are responsible for farm animal health and welfare in Stockport. We work in partnership with Cheshire East Council who enforce the animal health and welfare legislation. Email the team at trading.standards@stockport.gov.uk for more information.

Pets and companion animals

We're not responsible for the welfare of domestic pets, also called companion animals. The RSPCA may investigate complaints relating to the welfare of other animals, such as domestic pets. You can contact them online to [report a concern to the RSPCA] or call 0300 1234 999.

Horses

If you have a concern about horse welfare including an emergency, you can report this to Word Horse Welfare Worried about a horse? or The British Horse Society at Horse Welfare: Reporting Cruelty Or Abuse.