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 Ashton-in-Makerfield
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in Ashton-in-Makerfield — 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.
≈ 510,000 neighbours within 6.2 mi
ReunitedTruffle
Found after 4 days and 20 hours
ReunitedNougat
Found after 2 months and 2 weeks
ReunitedNoodle
Found after 4 months and 1 week
ReunitedArchie
Found after 1 week and 4 days
ReunitedMaggie
Found after 3 months and 1 day
What your PawAlarm alert does in Ashton-in-Makerfield
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 Ashton-in-Makerfield
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my dog goes missing in Ashton-in-Makerfield?
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 Ashton-in-Makerfield, that's about 19,000 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 HoursHow much does an alert cost in Ashton-in-Makerfield?
Alerts in Ashton-in-Makerfield start from £36. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in Ashton-in-Makerfield: 1 mi reaches about 19,000 people for £64, 1.8 mi reaches about 44,000 people for £220 and 3 mi reaches about 110,000 people for £575. You see the exact price before you pay, and there is no subscription.
Can I use PawAlarm in Ashton-in-Makerfield 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 Ashton-in-Makerfield – a one-off payment, no subscription.
Where is the nearest animal shelter to Ashton-in-Makerfield?
For Ashton-in-Makerfield, we list Cats Protection Atherton & Wigan. Phone: 01942 465321. Call before you go and ask about animals brought in recently.
What are the kennel fees if Wigan Council collects a stray dog in Ashton-in-Makerfield?
Wigan Council charges £50 for a dog reunited with its owner from the point of pick-up and £68 if claimed from kennels within 24 hours. After 24 hours, up to seven clear days, it is £65 plus £14 per day; dogs in kennels must be claimed within seven days.
Source · checked 6 Oct 2026
Who do I contact about a stray dog in Ashton-in-Makerfield outside office hours?
Wigan Council takes stray reports 8am to 2:30pm Monday to Friday on 01942 404364. Out of hours, a dog that can be kept secure can be reported on 01942 404040 and an officer responds the next working day.
Source · checked 6 Oct 2026
I found a dog in Ashton-in-Makerfield — who takes it in?
Found animals in Ashton-in-Makerfield are handled by Wigan Council Dog Warden Service. Phone: 01942 404364. You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.
Pricing
Searching in Ashton-in-Makerfield: 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 19,000 people within 1 mi of Ashton-in-Makerfield – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.
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One-time payment – no subscription.
