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 Bolton
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in Bolton — 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.
≈ 590,000 neighbours within 6.2 mi
ReunitedGinger
Found after 3 months and 4 days
ReunitedWilbur
Found after 1 month and 2 weeks
ReunitedDaisy
Found after 1 month and 1 week
ReunitedEmma
Found after 3 months and 19 hours
ReunitedTiramisu
Found after 3 days and 7 hours
What your PawAlarm alert does in Bolton
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 Bolton
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my cat goes missing in Bolton?
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 Bolton, that's about 35,000 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 Bolton?
Alerts in Bolton start from £36. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in Bolton: 1 mi reaches about 35,000 people for £64, 1.8 mi reaches about 130,000 people for £220 and 3 mi reaches about 230,000 people for £575. You see the exact price before you pay, and there is no subscription.
Can I use PawAlarm in Bolton 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 Bolton – a one-off payment, no subscription.
Where is the nearest animal shelter to Bolton?
For Bolton, we list Bolton Destitute Animal Shelter. Call before you go and ask about animals brought in recently.
Who removes a dead cat or dog from the road in Bolton?
Bolton Council removes dead animals from public roads and parks, including pets, aiming to do so within one working day. Pets may be taken to Bolton Destitute Animal Shelter to be scanned for a microchip, and the shelter will try to contact the owner if a chip is found.
Source · checked 6 Oct 2026
Is there a local group that helps with lost and found cats in Bolton?
Yes. Cats Protection Bolton & Radcliffe is a volunteer-run branch covering postcodes BL1 to BL9, M26 and M45. It offers support with neutering and with lost and found cats in the Bolton area.
Source · checked 9 Oct 2026
I found a cat in Bolton — who takes it in?
Found animals in Bolton are handled by Bolton Council Dog Warden Service. Phone: 01204333333. You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.
Pricing
Searching in Bolton: 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 35,000 people within 1 mi of Bolton – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.
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One-time payment – no subscription.
