Can the police station take in stray dogs?

Police stations are generally not responsible for taking in stray dogs.

The main duty of the police station is to maintain public order in the community and handle affairs related to the law. The reception and management of stray dogs are usually the responsibility of urban management departments or specialized animal protection organizations. If stray dogs pose a threat to public safety or someone complains, the police station can intervene in the problem of stray dogs. In this case, the police station can coordinate the relevant departments to deal with it, instead of directly taking in stray dogs.

The management and reception of stray dogs involves the cooperation of many departments. Urban management departments or animal protection organizations are usually responsible for the capture, shelter and care of stray dogs. These organizations may provide temporary housing, medical services and even find new adoptive families. Public security organs, such as police stations, are mainly responsible for dealing with public security problems that stray dogs may cause, such as biting incidents or traffic safety problems.

In a word, the main duties of the police station do not include taking in stray dogs. More is to deal with issues related to law and public safety. The management and shelter of stray dogs are usually the responsibility of urban management departments or specialized animal protection organizations. In the case that stray dogs pose a threat to public safety, the police station can intervene and coordinate relevant departments to deal with them.

Legal basis:

People's Republic of China (PRC) Animal Epidemic Prevention Law

Article 23

Stray animals shall be handled by the animal husbandry and veterinary administrative department of the local people's government at or above the county level.