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 Chester
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in Chester — 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.
≈ 170,000 neighbours within 6.2 mi
ReunitedStone
Found after 2 months and 4 weeks
ReunitedBenny
Found after 4 months and 1 week
ReunitedAstro
Found after 2 months and 2 weeks
ReunitedSirius
Found after 1 month and 2 weeks
ReunitedKai
Found after 2 days and 23 hours
What your PawAlarm alert does in Chester
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 Chester
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my dog goes missing in Chester?
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 Chester, that's about 28,000 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 Chester?
Alerts in Chester start from £36. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in Chester: 1 mi reaches about 28,000 people for £64, 1.8 mi reaches about 68,000 people for £220 and 3 mi reaches about 93,000 people for £575. You see the exact price before you pay, and there is no subscription.
Can I use PawAlarm in Chester 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 Chester – a one-off payment, no subscription.
Where is the nearest animal shelter to Chester?
For Chester, we list RSPCA Wirral & Chester. Address: Wirral Animal Centre, 32 Cross Lane, Wallasey, CH45 8RH. Phone: 01244 344167. Call before you go and ask about animals brought in recently.
How long are stray dogs held in Chester and what does it cost to reclaim one?
Stray dogs in Cheshire West and Chester are held at Acorn Kennels in Whitchurch (01948 662931, open 8am to 6pm every day) until claimed or seven days have passed. Reclaiming costs £95 on the first day plus £12 for each additional day or part day.
Source · checked 6 Oct 2026
Can the dog warden bring a stray dog straight home in Chester without a kennel stay?
Yes, if a dog is found during the dog warden's on-duty hours (8am to 5pm, every day except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day) and the owner is available, Cheshire West and Chester Council can deliver it home without taking it to kennels, for a reduced charge of £40. If the owner cannot be found or the dog keeps straying, it goes to the kennels and the standard fee applies, and proof of address is needed to collect it.
Source · checked 9 Oct 2026
I found a dog in Chester — who takes it in?
Found animals in Chester are handled by Cheshire West and Chester Council - Stray Dog Warden Service. Phone: 0300 123 7038 (option 1, 8am-7pm Mon-Fri); 0300 123 7035 (out of hours). You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.
Pricing
Searching in Chester: 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 28,000 people within 1 mi of Chester – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.
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One-time payment – no subscription.
