Lost dog in New Cross? Missing & found dogs nearby

Map of PawAlarm's search radius around New Cross

How PawAlarm helps in New Cross

This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in New Cross — 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.

≈ 3,200,000 neighbours within 6.2 mi

Reunited
Kitty
Found after 3 months and 2 days
Reunited
Fudge
Found after 1 month and 1 week
Reunited
Cara
Found after 1 day and 2 hours
Reunited
Baguette
Found after 3 days and 13 hours
Reunited
Sonic
Found after 2 days and 20 hours

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Local help in New Cross

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

Lost-property / found animals

Lewisham Council Animal Welfare Service 020 8314 2098

24h emergency vets3

Medivet Lewisham 020 8318 1020159-161 Lee High Road, London, SE13 5PF
Emergency Home Vet 020 8073 050065 Boveney Road, Lewisham, London SE23 3NL
Medivet Beckenham0208 650 20038 Foxgrove Road, Beckenham, BR3 5AT

PawAlarm

What your PawAlarm alert does in New Cross

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 New Cross

1
Search outward along roads, paths and fields — a dog can cover several kilometres in the first few hours.
Tip from locals
Head outward toward Blackheath and Greenwich Park, both about 1.4 miles away, and follow the River Thames path, about a mile off, which a dog can use as a corridor.
2
Call the shelter, the local police and nearby vets straight away: a loose dog is usually picked up and handed in quickly.
3
Ask people not to chase or shout — a frightened dog runs. Crouch down, avoid eye contact and call calmly.
Tip from locals
Ask walkers in Southwark Park, about 1.2 miles away, and Peckham Rye Park, roughly 1.4 miles away, to watch and call calmly rather than chase.
4
Leave something carrying your scent, plus water, where he went missing, and check back regularly.
Tip from locals
The A2 is right at the centre, so leave any scent item and water on the quieter side away from it.
5
Report him to the microchip registry and start a targeted alert that reaches the whole neighbourhood at once.
Tip from locals
Include Brockley, about 0.8 miles to the south, Ladywell, about 1.6 miles to the south-east, and Rotherhithe, around 1.8 miles to the north, when you spread the word.

Frequently asked questions

How does PawAlarm help if my dog goes missing in New Cross?

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 New Cross, that's about 97,000 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 New Cross?

Alerts in New Cross start from £36. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in New Cross: 1 mi reaches about 97,000 people for £64, 1.8 mi reaches about 300,000 people for £220 and 3 mi reaches about 790,000 people for £575. You see the exact price before you pay, and there is no subscription.

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

Where is the nearest animal shelter to New Cross?

For New Cross, we list Celia Hammond Animal Trust - Lewisham. Address: 233-235 Lewisham Way, London, SE4 1UY. Phone: 020 8694 6545. Call before you go and ask about animals brought in recently.

Celia Hammond Animal Trust - Lewisham

What does it cost to reclaim a stray dog in New Cross?

Lewisham Council charges the statutory stray dog fee of £25.00 to reclaim a stray dog, plus any additional costs such as a repeat offence fee, boarding or veterinary costs.

Source · checked 6 Oct 2026

How do I report a stray dog in New Cross, including outside office hours?

Report a stray dog to Lewisham Council on 020 8314 2098 during office hours. Outside office hours call 020 8314 6000 and the switchboard will redirect you. The police do not deal with stray dogs, but they do deal with stolen dogs.

Source · checked 6 Oct 2026

I found a dog in New Cross — who takes it in?

Found animals in New Cross are handled by Lewisham Council Animal Welfare Service. Phone: 020 8314 2098. You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.

Lewisham Council Animal Welfare Service

Searching in New Cross: 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 97,000 people within 1 mi of New Cross – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.

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Everything for searching on the ground

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Printable search poster with QR code
Your own search page where finders report sightings
Sightings straight to your inbox
Personal dashboard and search tips

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New Cross: ≈ 97,000 neighbours within 1 mi

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Your alert in front of thousands of neighbours on Facebook and Instagram
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Private detective: we alert shelters, vets and Facebook groups nearby

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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

A hand holding a phone with social media apps

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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How it works

How PawAlarm helps in New Cross