If your dog has gone missing in Norfolk, take a deep breath. Most dogs are found quickly — often within a few hours. Acting calmly and contacting the right people makes all the difference when you’re searching for a lost dog.
What to Do When You Have a Lost Dog in Norfolk:
Contact your microchip company to report a lost dog
Call your microchip company immediately. This stops anyone from changing ownership details and ensures your contact number is correct.
Companies like Petlog can also send missing alerts across Norfolk and the UK.
Contact the local dog warden
Dog wardens often hear about lost dogs first. In Norfolk, Animal Warden Services manage stray and missing dogs for most councils.
Report a lost or stray dog:
☎️ 01362 858 500
If you reach voicemail, leave your name, number and short message — they’ll call back. You can also view found dogs online.
Council Dog Warden Numbers:
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Breckland: 01362 537013
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Broadland: 01603 336029
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Great Yarmouth: 01493 800697 / 01493 848478
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South Norfolk: 01508 820103
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Norwich: 01603 336027
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King’s Lynn & West Norfolk: 01553 616200
Inform DogLost
DogLost is the UK’s largest lost dog network. It’s free, fast and reaches thousands of local volunteers.
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☎️ 0844 800 3220 or 01633 668 364
Check Pets Reunited Norfolk
Visit Pets Reunited Norfolk to see found dogs nearby. Many kind people and vets post updates there.
Call local vets
Vets are often the first to receive found dogs. Call nearby vets and give them a description, photo and your contact details.
Contact SAR for Lost Dogs UK
Drone SAR for Lost Dogs UK uses drones to search open areas safely and effectively. Reach out via their Facebook page for help.
Report stolen dogs to the police
If you suspect theft, report it immediately.
📞Contact Number: 01953 424455
Spread the word
Spread the word on social media sites such as Lost and Found Pets In Norfolk and Suffolk and put posters up in the area.
Keep going back to the area where the dog was last seen as they may well return. Leave something at the site that smells familiar, for example a dog blanket, toy or an item of clothing. Ask local people to check their garages and sheds.
Prevention
When travelling or on holiday, a GPS tracker can give peace of mind. They attach to the collar and connect to your phone, showing your dog’s location in real time.
Also check that your dog’s ID tag includes both your home and temporary contact numbers.
Future Adventures
Once your lost dog is safely home, check out The Barking Bugle’s ‘Doggy Tourist Guide to Norfolk’ for dog-friendly beaches, days out, attractions and places to stay.
🐾 Explore the guide and head back to our home page for all the latest news.
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