Will the Council remove a dead bird from guttering?The Council will remove dead animals from all accessible public areas. Carcasses will not be removed from inaccessible locations (i.e. rooftops, waterways, etc).
Will the Council dispose of a dead domestic pet?No. The Council does not provide an uplift or disposal service for deceased domestic pets - the disposal of these carcasses is the responsibility of the pet owner. In many cases people may wish to bury the family pet in a suitable location in their garden, and this is perfectly acceptable. If that is not an option, local vets practices will have an arrangement for dealing with carcasses of animals that die in surgery or as a result of euthanasia, and they may be able to help (for a fee). There are also pet cemetery or cremation services, but these are more expensive than the vet option.
What type of animal carcass will be uplifted by the council?The removal of animal carcasses is, in general, a service provided to deal with the victims of road traffic accidents. These are usually cats, dogs, foxes, etc, but may be extended to deer or other animals.