Dog Warden Service

Our Dog Warden Service helps keep Hartlepool safe and clean by responding to reports of stray, lost, or nuisance dogs.

Hours of operation

Monday to Friday
8:30am to 3:00pm

Call Customer Services on 01429 523333. Your call will be logged and passed to the Dog Warden.

We aim to respond within 2 hours, but response times may be longer during busy periods or holidays.

Lost or found a dog?

If you’ve lost or found a dog in Hartlepool, we’re here to help reunite pets with their owners.

Report a lost dog

If your dog is missing, please complete our online form - select the animals option:

Report a lost dog

Visit our microchipping page to learn how microchipping helps reunite lost dogs with their owners.

Report a found or stray dog

If you’ve found a dog please complete our online form - select the animals option:

Report a found dog 

Please do not bring dogs to the Civic Centre or any other Council building, as this may pose a risk to other visitors.

Reclaiming your dog

If your dog has been collected by the Dog Warden, please contact Customer Services on 01429 523333 to arrange collection.