Free
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
How PawAlarm helps in Dumbarton
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in Dumbarton — 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 cat.
≈ 110,000 neighbours within 6.2 mi
ReunitedWalter
Found after 1 month and 2 weeks
ReunitedYoshi
Found after 11 hours
ReunitedBruno
Found after 4 days and 15 hours
ReunitedEbony
Found after 1 month and 2 weeks
ReunitedMatcha
Found after 3 days and 23 hours
What your PawAlarm alert does in Dumbarton
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 cat in Dumbarton
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my cat goes missing in Dumbarton?
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 cat was last seen – within 1 mi of Dumbarton, that's about 14,000 people. The alert goes live within 60 minutes. Anyone who spots your cat reports the sighting on your search page, and you get it by email straight away.
My indoor cat escaped. Where should I look first?
Check your home and the area around the escape point carefully. Look under cover and ask the people next door to check inside sheds and garages. A frightened cat may stay hidden without answering your calls.
How to Find an Indoor Cat That Got OutsideHow much does an alert cost in Dumbarton?
Alerts in Dumbarton start from £36. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in Dumbarton: 1 mi reaches about 14,000 people for £64, 1.8 mi reaches about 21,000 people for £220 and 3 mi reaches about 35,000 people for £575. You see the exact price before you pay, and there is no subscription.
Can I use PawAlarm in Dumbarton 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 Dumbarton – a one-off payment, no subscription.
How much does the council charge to treat fleas in a home in Dumbarton?
West Dunbartonshire Council's pest control service charges £236.82 including VAT (£197.35 plus £39.47 VAT) for a private domestic flea treatment in 2026/27, covering the initial visit and up to four follow-up visits.
Source · checked 9 Oct 2026
How much does a dog or cat breeding establishment licence cost in Dumbarton?
West Dunbartonshire Council lists a £567 fee, payable in advance, for a Dog, Cat or Rabbit Breeding Establishment Licence.
Source · checked 10 Oct 2026
I found a cat in Dumbarton — who takes it in?
Found animals in Dumbarton are handled by West Dumbartonshire Council Dog Warden Service. Phone: 01389 73 86 52. You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.
Pricing
Searching in Dumbarton: start for free or alert everyone nearby
The search poster and search page for your cat are free. With Professional, we show your alert to about 14,000 people within 1 mi of Dumbarton – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.
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One-time payment – no subscription.
