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 dog.
≈ 160,000 neighbours within 6.2 mi
ReunitedSparky
Found after 2 weeks and 5 days
ReunitedTilly
Found after 4 months and 4 days
ReunitedLavender
Found after 1 day and 18 hours
ReunitedGaia
Found after 3 months and 3 weeks
ReunitedLilac
Found after 1 month and 1 week
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 dog in Bedford
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my dog 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 dog 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 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 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.
How long is a stray dog held in Bedford before it can be rehomed?
Bedford Borough Council holds any dog taken to its kennels for 7 clear days so the owner can reclaim it. After the 7 days, legal ownership passes to the Council and the dog is rehomed if suitable.
Source · checked 6 Oct 2026
What does it cost to reclaim a stray dog from Bedford Borough Council?
The Council lists a £25 statutory fee, a £197 collection fee where the dog is taken to kennels (£95 if a microchipped or tagged dog is returned directly), a daily kennelling fee of £25.20 and £66 for return of the dog from kennels, plus any veterinary fees.
Source · checked 6 Oct 2026
I found a dog 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 dog 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.
