Report a dead animal

You can report a dead animal found on public land in Torbay. SWISCo removes dead animals for us. This helps keep our public spaces safe and clean.

Public land includes:

• highways and pavements
• public parks
• beaches
• council owned car parks
• public open spaces
• the grounds of public buildings

What happens after you report it

We assess the report and arrange safe removal.

If the animal is a dog or cat, we scan for a microchip. This helps us work with a local animal charity to identify and contact the owner.

If the report involves a bird, we take extra safety steps because there may be a risk of avian flu. We make a formal report when needed.

If the report involves a seal or other marine animal, we send the details to the Harbour Master and the Cetacean Strandings team. They make sure the correct marine checks and actions are taken.

Animals you can report

You can report domestic and wild animals, including:

• dog
• cat
• bird
• fox
• badger
• deer
• marine wildlife
• squirrel
• hedgehog

What you need to provide

We need the exact location of the animal. You can tell us by using:

• a postcode
• a What3words reference
• a point you mark on the map

You can also include a description or upload a photo or video to help us find the animal.