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 Chelmsford
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in Chelmsford — 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
ReunitedEbba
Found after 3 months and 1 week
ReunitedEmbla
Found after 2 weeks and 6 days
ReunitedJosie
Found after 5 days and 8 hours
ReunitedMocha
Found after 1 month and 3 weeks
ReunitedFurby
Found after 3 days and 12 hours
What your PawAlarm alert does in Chelmsford
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 Chelmsford
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my dog goes missing in Chelmsford?
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 Chelmsford, that's about 31,000 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 Chelmsford?
Alerts in Chelmsford start from £36. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in Chelmsford: 1 mi reaches about 31,000 people for £64, 1.8 mi reaches about 93,000 people for £220 and 3 mi reaches about 120,000 people for £575. You see the exact price before you pay, and there is no subscription.
Can I use PawAlarm in Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford – a one-off payment, no subscription.
Where is the nearest animal shelter to Chelmsford?
For Chelmsford, we list Cats Protection Essex Cat Centre. Address: Willow Grove, Deadmans Lane, Galleywood, Chelmsford, Essex CM2 8LZ. Phone: 01245 478389. Call before you go and ask about animals brought in recently.
Who do I contact in Chelmsford if I lose my dog, and when is the out-of-hours service available?
Call Chelmsford City Council on 01245 606606 to report a lost dog. The out-of-hours service runs Monday to Friday 4.45pm to 11pm and on weekends 9am to 11pm; lost dog reports outside those times are not answered.
Source · checked 6 Oct 2026
Is there a limit on how many dogs I can walk at once in Chelmsford?
Chelmsford City Council has not set a limit on the number of dogs walked at one time. You must still be able to control your dogs in public, however many you have.
Source · checked 6 Oct 2026
I found a dog in Chelmsford — who takes it in?
Found animals in Chelmsford are handled by Chelmsford Council Dog Warden Service. Phone: 01245 60 68 00. You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.
Pricing
Searching in Chelmsford: 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 31,000 people within 1 mi of Chelmsford – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.
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One-time payment – no subscription.
