Dead wild animal
Report a car accident with an animal
You must stop and report the accident to the police if you hit any:
- dogs
- horses
- cattle
- pigs
- goats
- sheep
- donkeys and mules
Accidents involving other animals such as cats, badgers, foxes, rabbits and pheasants do not need to be reported as a road traffic collision.
You must do this as quickly as you can, whether the animal is killed or not.
Important - There has been an outbreak of Avian Influenza (also known as bird flu) in Gloucestershire.
Do not touch or pick up any dead or visibly sick birds that you find.
More information on how to spot and report Bird flu is available on GOV.UK
How to report dead wild birds
If you find any dead wild waterfowl (swans, geese, or ducks) or other dead wild birds such as gulls or birds of prey, you should report them using the online system on GOV.UK or call the Defra helpline (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) on 03459 33 55 77.
What you need to know
We will:
- remove wild animals such as badgers and foxes as well as domestic animals such as cats and dogs
We will not:
- remove dead pets from your home or private property, please contact your local vet surgery
What happens next
- we will remove the dead animal within two working days
- we check all domestic animals for identification, including microchips to identify and contact the owner
Report a dead animal on the road below