We collect dead animals from the highway and footpaths as soon as it is practical. We aim to remove dead animals within 24 hours. However, animals will not be removed from arterial roads during peak times.
Requests for the removal of livestock, such as cows and sheep, will require advice from our scientific officer. We will refer requests for the removal of dead horses to our contractors. We do not remove dead animals found in gardens, you must contact your local vet for advice.
To allow you to check if the council has picked up a beloved pet we have set up a register which gives as much information as possible. This register is updated on a regular basis. You can see this register from the link on this page.
To report dead animals on the city’s streets please telephone the environmental contact centre on 0113 222 4406. The contact centre is open Monday to Friday between 8am - 6pm. Please be aware that Monday morning is the busiest time at the contact centre.