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 Bathgate
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in Bathgate — 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.
≈ 180,000 neighbours within 6.2 mi
ReunitedWinston
Found after 2 months and 7 hours
ReunitedPenny
Found after 1 day and 17 hours
ReunitedBacon
Found after 22 hours
ReunitedTimmy
Found after 5 days
ReunitedRex
Found after 4 months and 6 days
What your PawAlarm alert does in Bathgate
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 Bathgate
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my dog goes missing in Bathgate?
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 Bathgate, that's about 15,000 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 Bathgate?
Alerts in Bathgate start from £36. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in Bathgate: 1 mi reaches about 15,000 people for £64, 1.8 mi reaches about 26,000 people for £220 and 3 mi reaches about 52,000 people for £575. You see the exact price before you pay, and there is no subscription.
Can I use PawAlarm in Bathgate 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 Bathgate – a one-off payment, no subscription.
Where is the nearest animal shelter to Bathgate?
For Bathgate, we list SSPCA Edinburgh & Lothians Animal Rescue & Rehoming Centre. Address: Mansfield Road, Balerno, EH14 7JU. Phone: 01383 841032. Call before you go and ask about animals brought in recently.
What happens to stray dogs found in Bathgate and West Lothian?
West Lothian Council says its stray dog collection service is restricted; if an officer is not available, members of the public can take a stray dog to the nearest police station, and the police must take it. The council's page states stray dogs picked up are held by Edinburgh Dog & Cat Home (0131 669 5331).
Source · checked 6 Oct 2026
How much does it cost to reclaim a stray dog in Bathgate, and how long do I have to collect it?
West Lothian Council says stray dogs taken to the kennels can be reclaimed by their owners for 7 days, after which the dog becomes the property of the Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home. The charge for allowing your dog to stray is £25 plus any daily kennelling charges, payable when you collect the dog.
Source · checked 9 Oct 2026
I found a dog in Bathgate — who takes it in?
Found animals in Bathgate are handled by West Lothian Council Environmental Health (stray dogs held at Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home). Phone: 0131 669 5331. You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.
Pricing
Searching in Bathgate: 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 15,000 people within 1 mi of Bathgate – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.
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One-time payment – no subscription.
