Dogs seized and taken to Manchester Dogs Home
If you’re the owner of a seized dog
If your seized dog is microchipped with up-to-date details, then Manchester Dogs Home will scan your dog to find your contact details. They will then call you to arrange to return your dog to you. You’ll need to pay a statutory fee to them in full and provide proof of identity (photo ID and utility bill) to reclaim your dog.
If you cannot be contacted, we’ll keep your dog at Manchester Dogs Home for safekeeping. We’ll also make an entry on the Dog Lost website.
Reclaiming your dog
To reclaim your dog, call Manchester Dogs Home on 0300 102 1212.
You’ll need to pay the statutory fee, which will vary depending on the date your dog was seized and the date you reclaim it. You can make this payment by credit or debit card, or by bank transfer. You must attend Manchester Dogs Home to pay the fee and to collect your dog from them.
If you do not reclaim your dog after it’s been in Manchester Dogs Home for 7 days, your ownership rights will become invalid. The dog will be gifted to Manchester Dogs Home and they will try to find a new home for your dog.
Fees
| Service | Statutory fee |
|---|---|
| Stray dog seized and returned directly to owner (not kennelled) | £86 (including a Fixed Penalty Notice fine) |
| Stray dog seized, kennelled and returned to owner | |
| Kennelled 1 day | £125 |
| Kennelled 2 days | £135 |
| Kennelled 3 days | £145 |
| Kennelled 4 days | £165 |
| Kennelled 5 days | £175 |
| Kennelled 6 days | £185 |
| Kennelled 7 days | £195 |
If a seized dog requires veterinary treatment, the fees will be added to the relevant statutory fee.
The above charges are not subject to VAT.