Healthy animal in the road

If there is a healthy animal on a motorway or major 'A' road in England or Wales please call the Highways Agency (for England) on 0300 123 5000 or Traffic Wales on 0845 602 6020 so arrangements can be made for the animal to be removed.

Any healthy stray animals found on minor roads in England and Wales should be reported to the police so they can decide on the actions necessary to ensure the safety of road users and the animal.

In the case of a stray dog on the road, we suggest you also call your local council's dog warden service as they are legally responsible for stray dogs.

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Injured animal in the road

We can only attend an animal that is highly likely to be at the scene once we arrive. If there is an injured domestic animal on the road and it is still mobile and in and out of traffic, please contact the local police on 101.

If the animal is badly injured, please call our 24 hour cruelty line on 0300 1234 999

Dead animal in the road

If there are no suspicious circumstances and the animal is found on a motorway or major 'A' road in England or Wales please call the Highways Agency (for England) on 0300 123 5000 or Traffic Wales on 0845 602 6020 so arrangements can be made for the animal to be removed.

For any minor or side roads then local councils are obliged to pick up dead animals but please note this does not include private or residential property.

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