Lost or Stolen?

This page is intended to give you the most vital information quickly in cases of dog theft.

If your dog has been stolen, report it immediately to:

* The police
* The local authority dog warden service
* The Petlog Reunification Service (if microchipped)
* The National Dog Tattoo Register (if tattooed)

The National Dog Warden Association - Missing Pets

The NDWA provide a website to assist in the recovery of missing/stolen pets. Further information - click here.

Checklist

Lost Labs have kindly given us permission to adapt their checklist of action to be taken if your dog is lost or stolen - click here.

Crime Reference Number

The police are duty bound to take the report of a crime seriously. If you believe your dog has been stolen, report it to the police and ask for a Crime Reference Number.

Log Number

A Log Number may be issued when information is reported to the police.

Vets

Inform as many vets as possible if your dog has been lost or stolen. This website - www.vetlist.co.uk - will provide you with the names and addresses of veterinary surgeons in your area. Vets often respond quicker to faxes, so use a fax machine if possible.

Battersea

Dogs found in central London are usually taken straight to Battersea Dogs Home. You can contact their Lost Dogs and Cats line directly on 0901 477 8477. Calls cost 60p per minute. Alternatively, you can visit their website by clicking here.

Animal Wardens

The following link - www.tagish.co.uk/links/localgov.htm - will allow anyone wishing to contact Local Authority Animal Wardens to get hold of their contact details by using the A-Z's for each Authority.

Internet-based Search Organisations

Here are some links to search and rescue sites which you may find useful as a point of contact.

Petsearch UK, LostLabs, Lost Doggies, Lurcher Search, Pethunters, Dog Lost, Pawtrax, Missing Pets Bureau, Battersea Reunite, Petfinder Online

Canine Media

The canine media will often print photographs and descriptions of lost or stolen dogs - please use the contact details below:

Our Dogs - Tel: 0870 731 6500, email: editor@ourdogs.co.uk, website: www.ourdogs.co.uk
Dog World - Tel: 01233 621 877, email: editor@dogworld.co.uk, website: www.dogworld.co.uk
K9 Magazine - Tel: 08700 114 115, email: mail@k9magazine.com, website: www.k9magazine.com
Dogs Today - Tel: 01276 85 88 80, email: enquiries@dogstodaymagazine.co.uk, website: www.dogstodaymagazine.co.uk
Dogs Monthly - Tel: 0870 730 8433, email: acc@rtc-mail.org.uk, website: www.dogsmonthly.co.uk
Your Dog - Tel: 01780 766 199, email: l.leftley@bournepublishinggroup.co.uk, website: www.yourdog.co.uk
The Stafford Magazine - email: editor@thestafford.co.uk, website: www.thestafford.co.uk

National and Regional Media

HERO - This website (Higher Education & Research Opportunities) provides contact details for all national and regional newspapers and magazines. You will find this very useful if you need to contact the press.

Maps

These are two different websites which provide maps of the UK - you may find them useful when searching for your dog:

www.mappy.com - this site provides maps and an easy-to-use route planner.

www.streetmap.co.uk - this site provides Ordnance Survey maps of the UK.

www.rac.co.uk/web/routeplanner - this site provides another route planner from the RAC.

If there are any other links you think we should include, then please contact us at admin@dogtheftaction.com