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 Bootle
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in Bootle — 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.
≈ 840,000 neighbours within 6.2 mi
ReunitedHansi
Found after 2 days and 8 hours
ReunitedHugo
Found after 5 days and 15 hours
ReunitedComet
Found after 2 weeks and 17 hours
ReunitedAlmond
Found after 1 month and 4 days
ReunitedReine
Found after 4 months and 1 week
What your PawAlarm alert does in Bootle
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 Bootle
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my dog goes missing in Bootle?
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 Bootle, that's about 32,000 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 Bootle?
Alerts in Bootle start from £36. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in Bootle: 1 mi reaches about 32,000 people for £64, 1.8 mi reaches about 96,000 people for £220 and 3 mi reaches about 270,000 people for £575. You see the exact price before you pay, and there is no subscription.
Can I use PawAlarm in Bootle 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 Bootle – a one-off payment, no subscription.
Where is the nearest animal shelter to Bootle?
For Bootle, we list Freshfields Animal Rescue. Address: East Lodge Farm, East Lane, Ince Blundell, Liverpool L29 3EA. Phone: 0151 931 1604. Call before you go and ask about animals brought in recently.
How do I report a stray dog in Bootle, and when is it collected?
In Bootle, stray dogs are handled by Sefton Council's contractor NDTC Ltd, which collects between 9am and 9pm Monday to Friday and 10am to 4pm on Saturdays, Sundays and bank holidays. It will only collect a dog that has been secured, and aims to collect within 4 working hours. After 7 days an unclaimed dog becomes the property of Cheshire Dogs Home.
Source · checked 9 Oct 2026
What does it cost to reclaim a stray dog picked up in Bootle?
Sefton Council lists the reclaim fee as £82 if the dog is reclaimed before being taken to kennels and £128 if reclaimed within 48 hours of pick-up. If the dog has been taken on to the Manchester & Cheshire Dog Home, the fee is £128 within 48 hours of pick-up and £154 after that, plus £46 if the dog is returned to an address in Sefton.
Source · checked 9 Oct 2026
I found a dog in Bootle — who takes it in?
Found animals in Bootle are handled by NDTC Ltd (Sefton Council Stray Dog Service). Phone: 07376280843. You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.
Pricing
Searching in Bootle: 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 32,000 people within 1 mi of Bootle – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.
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One-time payment – no subscription.
