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 Dumfries
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in Dumfries — 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.
≈ 45,000 neighbours within 6.2 mi
ReunitedCannoli
Found after 4 weeks and 14 hours
ReunitedBiscuit
Found after 5 days and 17 hours
ReunitedPlum
Found after 4 months and 3 weeks
ReunitedKiki
Found after 4 months and 1 week
ReunitedTotoro
Found after 2 months and 3 days
What your PawAlarm alert does in Dumfries
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 Dumfries
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my cat goes missing in Dumfries?
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 Dumfries, that's about 18,000 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 Dumfries?
Alerts in Dumfries start from £36. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in Dumfries: 1 mi reaches about 18,000 people for £64, 1.8 mi reaches about 33,000 people for £220 and 3 mi reaches about 40,000 people for £575. You see the exact price before you pay, and there is no subscription.
Can I use PawAlarm in Dumfries 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 Dumfries – a one-off payment, no subscription.
Where is the nearest animal shelter to Dumfries?
For Dumfries, we list Dumfries and Galloway Canine Rescue Centre. Address: Dovecotewells, By Glencaple, Dumfries DG1 4RH. Phone: 01387 770210. Call before you go and ask about animals brought in recently.
Can cat owners in Dumfries get help with neutering costs?
Cats Protection Central Dumfries offers free neutering to cat owners on benefits or a low income who live in the Dumfries area. Owners must arrange a voucher before booking their cat in for neutering.
Source · checked 10 Oct 2026
Which area does Cats Protection Central Dumfries cover, and can it help with lost or found cats in Dumfries?
Cats Protection Central Dumfries covers postcode DG1 and part of DG2. Its branch page says people who have lost or found a cat in Dumfries can contact it for help.
Source · checked 10 Oct 2026
I found a cat in Dumfries — who takes it in?
Found animals in Dumfries are handled by Dumfries and Galloway Council - Dog Warden Service. Phone: 030 33 33 3000. You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.
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Searching in Dumfries: 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 18,000 people within 1 mi of Dumfries – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.
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One-time payment – no subscription.
