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 dog.
≈ 590,000 neighbours within 6.2 mi
ReunitedSable
Found after 2 months and 4 weeks
ReunitedCece
Found after 10 hours
ReunitedElsie
Found after 4 months and 1 week
ReunitedHolly
Found after 3 days and 3 hours
ReunitedDusk
Found after 2 months and 1 week
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 dog in Bolton
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my dog 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 dog 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 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 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.
What happens if I don't clean up after my dog in Bolton?
You must clean up after your dog on all public land in Bolton. Failing to do so is an offence, with a fixed penalty fine of £100, or prosecution at the magistrates' court with a fine of up to £1,000.
Source · checked 6 Oct 2026
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
I found a dog 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 dog 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.
