Local Resources
Facebook groups for word-of-mouth, and official council contacts for reporting strays — use both.
Facebook Groups
Lost and Found Pets in Dublin, Ireland
A dedicated Dublin-focused group for exactly this — lost and found pet posts from people nearby.
Open group →IRISH DOGS lost & found
Nationwide Irish group specifically for lost and found dogs — active and well-used beyond just Dublin.
Open group →Lost Dogs Dublin (Page)
A long-running Dublin page people regularly check and share posts from — worth a follow and a post.
Open page →Lost Pets Ireland
A broader Irish lost-pets community — good for wider reach across the country.
Visit site →
Council Dog Wardens
Under Irish law, stray dogs are a council matter — often faster than social media.
Dublin City Council
📞 01 222 6060 · ✉️ animalwelfare@dublincity.ie
Available 7 days a week
Fingal County Council
📞 01 838 3236 (Ashton Pound) · ✉️ Environment@fingal.ie
South Dublin County Council
📞 01 414 9213 · ✉️ info@sdublincoco.ie
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown
📞 01 205 4700
Shared shelter (Fingal / South Dublin / DLR)
Dublin County Dog Shelter, Hollygrove Kennels, Lyons Road, Newcastle, Co. Dublin
📞 087 391 4008