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 Middleton
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in Middleton — 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.
≈ 1,000,000 neighbours within 6.2 mi
ReunitedPeach
Found after 3 months and 4 days
ReunitedBandit
Found after 3 days and 10 hours
ReunitedRiver
Found after 1 month and 1 week
ReunitedBubbles
Found after 2 months and 3 days
ReunitedZora
Found after 1 week and 6 days
What your PawAlarm alert does in Middleton
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 Middleton
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my dog goes missing in Middleton?
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 Middleton, that's about 38,000 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 Middleton?
Alerts in Middleton start from £36. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in Middleton: 1 mi reaches about 38,000 people for £64, 1.8 mi reaches about 75,000 people for £220 and 3 mi reaches about 210,000 people for £575. You see the exact price before you pay, and there is no subscription.
Can I use PawAlarm in Middleton 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 Middleton – a one-off payment, no subscription.
Where is the nearest animal shelter to Middleton?
For Middleton, we list Oldham Cats Rescue. Address: Toynton Villa Cattery, Saxon Street, Middleton, M24 2AD. Phone: 0161 653 6530. Call before you go and ask about animals brought in recently.
Who collects stray dogs in Middleton, and what can I do out of hours?
Rochdale Council (which covers Middleton) has Acorn Kennels collect stray dogs 8am–4pm, Monday–Friday, excluding bank holidays; the phone number is 01948 662 931. Outside those hours, the council suggests keeping the dog safe and secure until the next working day or taking it to Manchester Dogs Home.
Source · checked 6 Oct 2026
What are the rules for owning an XL Bully dog in Middleton?
Rochdale Borough Council's XL Bully guidance says that from 1 February 2024 it has been a criminal offence to own an XL Bully dog unless you have a certificate of exemption for the dog. It is also an offence to have an XL Bully in public without a lead and muzzle.
Source · checked 9 Oct 2026
I found a dog in Middleton — who takes it in?
Found animals in Middleton are handled by Oldham Council Stray Dogs Service (Acorn Kennels). Phone: 01948 662931. You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.
Pricing
Searching in Middleton: 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 38,000 people within 1 mi of Middleton – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.
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One-time payment – no subscription.
