Report a dead or injured animal

You can report any dead animals you find on public land in Harlow to us. This includes:

  • badgers
  • foxes
  • cats
  • dogs
  • horses
  • cows

Once we receive your report we will arrange the animal's removal during normal office hours Monday to Friday.

Report a dead animal on public land

Car accidents with animals 

Most car accidents involving animals do not need to be reported to the police. This includes animals like:

  • cats
  • badgers
  • foxes
  • rabbits
  • pheasants

However, you need to report the accident to the police by calling 101 if your car hits a:

  • dog
  • horse
  • cow
  • pig
  • goat
  • sheep

You need to report it to the police within 24 hours, whether the animal is killed or not.

Animal welfare concerns

Bats

If you find a bat injured or in distress, you can:

If you find a bat in a house, you need to:

  • open any doors and windows as wide as possible
  • turn off the lights

You may have to wait a while, but the bat should fly out of its own accord.

Never try to catch a flying bat. It is likely to become injured and you risk being bitten in self-defence.

Badgers

If you find a badger in the road (dead or alive), you can: