The code of practice also includes advice on diet and providing “somewhere suitable to go to the toilet”.

It says owners should watch for signs of stress and advises on introducing cats to dogs without the fur flying.  read more @ the BBC

If your local council finds your dog, they will often return it to you without issuing a charge. However, this will only be possible if it is tattooed, is wearing a tag or is micro-chipped.

If your council find a stray dog, and they cannot trace the owner, the dog will be taken to a dogs home, who will keep the dog at your expense. If you do not collect your dog within seven days, you may lose the right to reclaim it, and efforts will be made to re-home it. Directgov