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Animals

Learn information on the animals in North Yorkshire, how to report any issues and report a dead animal.

Report a dead animal

We are responsible for the removal of dead animals found on public land and highways. Find out how to report a dead animal to us.

Seagulls

Find out how to report gull issues in the Scarborough area, how to deter gulls from nesting on your property and the laws that protect these birds.

Dead sea mammal

You can report a dead sea mammal to us so we can remove it. 

Dogs

Find out how you can be a responsible dog owner, report a lost or stray dog and report dog fouling.

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The council provides services across North Yorkshire including Harrogate, Ripon, Scarborough, Whitby, Northallerton, Thirsk, Selby, Tadcaster, Malton, Pickering, Richmond, Skipton and more.

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