Thames Valley Police warn over misuse of 999 system - BBC News
Police say reports of a rotting chicken and a dog with missing fur are examples of the 999 system being misused.
Reports of a rotting chicken and a dog with missing fur are two examples of the 999 emergency call system being misused.

They've been highlighted by Thames Valley Police as the force launches a campaign to encourage people to use online reporting or the non-emergency 101 phone number.

They say that 80% of the calls to 999 are not emergencies.