Free
Everything for searching on the ground
£0
- Printable search poster with QR code
- Your own search page where finders report sightings
- Sightings straight to your inbox
- Personal dashboard and search tips
How PawAlarm helps in Bedford
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in Bedford — not your friends list. A neighbour two streets over, or someone passing through from the next town, is the person most likely to notice your cat.
≈ 160,000 neighbours within 6.2 mi
ReunitedZora
Found after 4 months and 3 days
ReunitedTessa
Found after 4 days and 7 hours
ReunitedSora
Found after 1 day and 8 hours
ReunitedMerry
Found after 5 days and 18 hours
ReunitedKruemel
Found after 18 hours
What your PawAlarm alert does in Bedford
The moment you start, we run your pet as a Facebook, Instagram & TikTok ad the whole neighbourhood sees — here is exactly what you get.
What you get
- Free poster template (PDF)Print-ready PDF – ready to put up right away.Free
- Personal dashboard – manage sightings & contact findersOne link, no password: every sighting, message and finder's phone number in one place.Free
- Professionally optimised social-media campaignWe design, run & optimise the ads – no ad account needed.Professional
- Private detective: shelters, vets & lost-pet registries alerted nearbyWe report your pet to shelters, vets, registries and Facebook groups nearby.Professional
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First steps if you lose your cat in Bedford
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my cat goes missing in Bedford?
PawAlarm turns your missing-pet report into a search alert on Facebook and Instagram. It is shown to the people who live and get around near the spot where your cat was last seen – within 1 mi of Bedford, that's about 40,000 people. The alert goes live within 60 minutes. Anyone who spots your cat reports the sighting on your search page, and you get it by email straight away.
My indoor cat escaped. Where should I look first?
Check your home and the area around the escape point carefully. Look under cover and ask the people next door to check inside sheds and garages. A frightened cat may stay hidden without answering your calls.
How to Find an Indoor Cat That Got OutsideHow much does an alert cost in Bedford?
Alerts in Bedford start from £36. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in Bedford: 1 mi reaches about 40,000 people for £64, 1.8 mi reaches about 92,000 people for £220 and 3 mi reaches about 130,000 people for £575. You see the exact price before you pay, and there is no subscription.
Can I use PawAlarm in Bedford for free?
Yes. A printable search poster with a QR code, your own search page where finders report sightings, sightings straight to your inbox and a personal dashboard with search tips are all free. You only pay for reach: the alert on Facebook and Instagram around Bedford – a one-off payment, no subscription.
Where is the nearest animal shelter to Bedford?
For Bedford, we list RSPCA Bedfordshire North Branch. Address: 9 Thurlow Street, Bedford, MK40 1LR. Phone: 01234 930304. Call before you go and ask about animals brought in recently.
Where can I report a lost or found cat in Bedford?
The Cats Protection Bedford & Biggleswade branch, which covers Bedford, Kempston and nearby towns, runs a Lost & Found service that keeps a register of lost and found cats. You can contact the branch at helpline@bedford.cats.org.uk to register a lost cat or report a found one.
Source · checked 9 Oct 2026
What does Bedford Borough Council do if a dead cat is found in a public place in Bedford?
Bedford Borough Council removes dead animals from streets and public areas. It says it will identify and contact the owner if an animal has a microchip. Dead animals on private land are the landowner’s responsibility.
Source · checked 10 Oct 2026
I found a cat in Bedford — who takes it in?
Found animals in Bedford are handled by Bedford Borough Council - SDK Environmental (Stray Dog Service). Phone: 03444 828320. You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.
Pricing
Searching in Bedford: start for free or alert everyone nearby
The search poster and search page for your cat are free. With Professional, we show your alert to about 40,000 people within 1 mi of Bedford – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.
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One-time payment – no subscription.
