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 Irlam
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in Irlam — 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.
≈ 590,000 neighbours within 6.2 mi
ReunitedPaul
Found after 1 day and 12 hours
ReunitedArwen
Found after 3 months and 1 week
ReunitedLacey
Found after 2 months and 1 week
ReunitedGino
Found after 2 months and 3 weeks
ReunitedRory
Found after 4 months and 3 days
What your PawAlarm alert does in Irlam
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 Irlam
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my cat goes missing in Irlam?
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 Irlam, that's about 16,000 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 Irlam?
Alerts in Irlam start from £36. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in Irlam: 1 mi reaches about 16,000 people for £64, 1.8 mi reaches about 31,000 people for £220 and 3 mi reaches about 73,000 people for £575. You see the exact price before you pay, and there is no subscription.
Can I use PawAlarm in Irlam 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 Irlam – a one-off payment, no subscription.
Where is the nearest animal shelter to Irlam?
For Irlam, we list Animals in Distress. Address: 55 Silver Street, Irlam, Manchester M44 6HT. Phone: 0161 775 2221. Call before you go and ask about animals brought in recently.
What should I do if I find a sick, injured or abandoned animal in Irlam?
Irlam Sanctuary, run by Animals in Distress, asks people who find a sick, injured or abandoned animal to call its emergency rescue line rather than use the contact form. Adoption and homing enquiries are taken by phone at the sanctuary between 10am and 4pm.
Source · checked 9 Oct 2026
What happens if I find a dead cat or dog on a street in Irlam?
Salford City Council collects dead animals found on streets and in public open spaces, but does not collect them from homes. The council says it checks for identification, such as a collar or microchip, and contacts an identifiable owner before disposal.
Source · checked 10 Oct 2026
I found a cat in Irlam — who takes it in?
Found animals in Irlam are handled by Salford City Council Dog Warden Service. Address: Turnpike Depot, 631 Eccles New Road, Salford, M50 1SW. Phone: 01617762011. You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.
Pricing
Searching in Irlam: 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 16,000 people within 1 mi of Irlam – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.
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One-time payment – no subscription.
