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Within 60 minutes, thousands of neighbours see your pet: we put your alert on Facebook and Instagram, right around the spot where it went missing.

Every sighting reaches you instantly – by email and in your personal dashboard.

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Musselburgh at a glance

Dog missing in Musselburgh? The first 22 days count – so start with PawAlarm

PawAlarm shows your alert within 60 minutes on Facebook and Instagram – to the neighbours around Musselburgh.

As of October 2026

Dogs reported per month

In the last 90 days, 3 reports – about one every 30 days.

Where most often
  1. EH22 Dalkeith2
  2. EH15 Edinburgh1
  3. EH21 Musselburgh1

Reports since records began, by postcode.

A PawAlarm alert appears exactly where your dog was last seen – to the people who live and walk there.

Compared

0.4

reports per 10,000 residents – fewer than the national average

  • Musselburgh0.4
  • the UK0.7

Reports per 10,000 residents a year

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Missing-pet poster with QR code, your own search page and every sighting by email.

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Local help in Musselburgh

These local services can help you search for a missing pet in Musselburgh.

Lost-property / found animals

24h emergency vets3

Animal shelters2

Local search groups

Pet registries4

Sources:[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11]

First steps if you lose your dog in Musselburgh

  1. 1

    Search outward along roads, paths and fields — a dog can cover several kilometres in the first few hours.

    Tip from locals

    Search outward along the River Esk and the Brunstane Burn, then Dalkeith Park, about 2.1 miles away, a large park that acts as a corridor.

  2. 2

    Call the shelter, the local police and nearby vets straight away: a loose dog is usually picked up and handed in quickly.

  3. 3

    Ask people not to chase or shout — a frightened dog runs. Crouch down, avoid eye contact and call calmly.

    Tip from locals

    Ask dog walkers in Hunter's Hall Public Park, about 2.5 miles away, and Lewisvale Public Park to watch and call calmly rather than chase.

  4. 4

    Leave something carrying your scent, plus water, where he went missing, and check back regularly.

  5. 5

    Report him to the microchip registry and start a targeted alert that reaches the whole neighbourhood at once.

    Tip from locals

    Include Whitecraig, about 1.6 miles south, Danderhall, around 3 miles south-west, and Tranent, about 3.7 miles east, in the alert.

Frequently asked questions

How does PawAlarm help if my dog goes missing in Musselburgh?

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 Musselburgh, that's about 18,000 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 Hours
How much does an alert cost in Musselburgh?

Alerts in Musselburgh start from £36. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in Musselburgh: 1 mi reaches about 18,000 people for £64, 1.8 mi reaches about 31,000 people for £220 and 3 mi reaches about 58,000 people for £575. You see the exact price before you pay, and there is no subscription.

Can I use PawAlarm in Musselburgh 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 Musselburgh – a one-off payment, no subscription.

Where is the nearest animal shelter to Musselburgh?

For Musselburgh, we list Edinburgh Dog & Cat Home. Address: 26 Seafield Road East, Edinburgh EH15 1EH. Phone: 0131 669 5331. Call before you go and ask about animals brought in recently.

What should I do if I find a stray dog near Musselburgh?

In Scotland, if you find a stray or abandoned dog and cannot contact the owner, report it to your local council, or to your local police station outside normal working hours. It is an offence to keep a stray dog without contacting the owner or reporting it.

Source · checked 6 Oct 2026

What happens to stray dogs found near Musselburgh in East Lothian?

East Lothian Council collects stray dogs in partnership with the police and returns them to their owners wherever possible. Dogs that cannot be returned are taken to Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home, and outside office hours the council says to contact the police on 101.

Source · checked 9 Oct 2026

I found a dog in Musselburgh — who takes it in?

Found animals in Musselburgh are handled by East Lothian Council Dog Warden Service. Phone: 01620 829 917. You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.

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The search poster and search page for your dog are free. With Professional, we show your alert to about 18,000 people within 1 mi of Musselburgh – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.

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  • Personal dashboard and search tips
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Helpful guides

Close-up of a frightened dog — a lost dog can slip into panicked survival mode

Lost Dog: What to Do in the First 24 Hours

A calm, step-by-step action plan for the first 24 hours after your dog goes missing.

7 min read

A small dog sitting alone at the edge of a field, looking into the distance

How to Find a Lost Dog: A Step-by-Step Search Plan

The complete search plan for a lost dog, from setting your search radius and searching without chasing to posters, alerts, feeding stations and the weeks after.

9 min read

An anxious dog hiding under a blanket — typical during fireworks and thunderstorms

Dog Ran Away Scared: What to Do When Your Dog Bolts in Panic

Why panicked dogs run blind and far — and how to bring a scared dog home instead of accidentally driving it further away.

8 min read

Close-up of a dog's face — a clear photo makes the best lost-pet poster

How to Make a Lost-Pet Poster That Actually Works

A poster that works needs one big photo, one huge word, and only the essentials. Here is exactly how to build and place it.

7 min read

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How to Use Facebook and Nextdoor to Find a Lost Pet

How to post on Facebook and Nextdoor so your appeal actually reaches the right people — and where free organic posts run out of reach.

8 min read

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