Adopting a dog

Our Dog Enforcement Officers often get asked what happens to the stray dogs we find in Coventry that do not get claimed by their owners. So, we thought we’d shine a spotlight on the charity, Birmingham Dogs Home with whom we’ve worked closely for many years, to help rehome thousands of Coventry’s unwanted pets. 

When a stray dog is collected in Coventry, our Dog Wardens work hard to try and find the owner. However, some owners unfortunately never come forward to collect their dog. These unclaimed dogs are transferred to Birmingham Dogs Home, which, after 7 days can legally rehome the dog to a new family. 

During their time at the dogs' home, the stray dogs are given the same loving care and attention as the many other abandoned and relinquished dogs brought into Birmingham Dogs' Home, whose kennels are situated in the rural surroundings of Catherine De Barnes, Solihull. It’s here where dogs have the use of the top facilities, such as modern kennels staffed 24 hours a day, and access to exercise and enrichment areas.  

When a stray dog is transferred here from Coventry, staff at the dogs' home set to work straight away to help make the dogs feel at home. As with many stray dogs, we often know nothing of the dog’s history or temperament. Assessments take place for each dog which includes monitoring the dog’s behaviour and giving them a vaccination and a health check with their on-site vet.

Staff also work on socialising and help with any training needs each dog requires. All of this helps staff to understand each individual dog’s needs which ultimately leads to them being rehomed to the perfect family.  

If you’re considering buying a dog, it’s well worth planning a visit to Birmingham Dogs' Home, which currently has over 180 dogs of different breeds, sizes and ages all looking for loving new homes!  

Visit the Birmingham Dogs' Home website for further information and to see some of the dogs currently up for adoption.