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 Basildon
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in Basildon — 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 dog.
≈ 310,000 neighbours within 6.2 mi
ReunitedStrolch
Found after 5 days and 11 hours
ReunitedGizmo
Found after 1 month and 1 week
ReunitedLilly
Found after 2 days and 18 hours
ReunitedEros
Found after 1 day and 10 hours
ReunitedLeon
Found after 2 days and 17 hours
What your PawAlarm alert does in Basildon
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 dog in Basildon
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my dog goes missing in Basildon?
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 dog was last seen – within 1 mi of Basildon, that's about 30,000 people. The alert goes live within 60 minutes. Anyone who spots your dog reports the sighting on your search page, and you get it by email straight away.
What should I do first when my dog goes missing?
Note the last-seen place and time, prepare a clear photo, and contact local animal services, shelters and vets. Ask people to report sightings with a location and time, so you can follow up on useful information.
Lost Dog: What to Do in the First 24 HoursHow much does an alert cost in Basildon?
Alerts in Basildon start from £36. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in Basildon: 1 mi reaches about 30,000 people for £64, 1.8 mi reaches about 80,000 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 Basildon 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 Basildon – a one-off payment, no subscription.
Where is the nearest animal shelter to Basildon?
For Basildon, we list Dogs Trust Basildon. Address: Nevendon Road, Wickford, Essex SS12 0FH. Phone: 0303 003 0000. Call before you go and ask about animals brought in recently.
How much does it cost to reclaim a stray dog from Basildon Council, and how long is it held?
Basildon Council boards stray dogs at a local kennel for up to seven days, and the owner can claim the dog by paying the fee. The council's table (2025) runs from £75 for 1 day, rising by £12 per extra day, to £147 for 7 days. Vet treatment and kennel care are charged on top.
Source · checked 9 Oct 2026
How can I report a found stray dog in Basildon, including evenings and weekends?
Stray dog reports in Basildon can currently only be made by telephone, 24 hours a day; outside office hours and on bank holidays calls go to the emergency response centre. Stray dog collections are made any day of the week, but only between 9.00am and 9.00pm.
Source · checked 9 Oct 2026
I found a dog in Basildon — who takes it in?
Found animals in Basildon are handled by Basildon Council Dog Warden. Phone: 01268 29 42 80. You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.
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Searching in Basildon: start for free or alert everyone nearby
The search poster and search page for your dog are free. With Professional, we show your alert to about 30,000 people within 1 mi of Basildon – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.
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One-time payment – no subscription.
