Dead or injured animals

What to do if you see a dead or injured animal on the road or pavement or in a public space.

You can report any dead animals you find on the road to us.

This includes wild animals like badgers and foxes, as well as domestic pets such as cats and dogs.

What we can do

We remove larger dead animals or birds if they are:

We do not remove dead animals from:

gardens or private land
parts of roads that are difficult to get to, such as the central reservation of the A120
the M11

If you want to report a dead animal on the M11 you will need to call Highways England on 0300 123 5000

You can tell us about a dead animal or bird by using our online form or calling us.

Telephone: 01799 510510

You must stop and report the accident to the police if you hit any:

You must do this as quickly as you can, whether the animal is killed or not.