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 Ballymena
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in Ballymena — 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.
≈ 58,000 neighbours within 6.2 mi
ReunitedManon
Found after 1 month and 1 week
ReunitedArtemis
Found after 3 months and 1 week
ReunitedStrolch
Found after 4 days and 16 hours
ReunitedMerry
Found after 3 days and 9 hours
ReunitedYuki
Found after 4 days and 19 hours
What your PawAlarm alert does in Ballymena
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 Ballymena
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my dog goes missing in Ballymena?
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 Ballymena, 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 Ballymena?
Alerts in Ballymena start from £36. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in Ballymena: 1 mi reaches about 19,000 people for £64, 1.8 mi reaches about 30,000 people for £220 and 3 mi reaches about 36,000 people for £575. You see the exact price before you pay, and there is no subscription.
Can I use PawAlarm in Ballymena 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 Ballymena – a one-off payment, no subscription.
Where is the nearest animal shelter to Ballymena?
For Ballymena, we list Dogs Trust Ballymena. Address: 60 Teeshan Road, Ballymena, Co Antrim BT43 5PN. Phone: 0303 003 0000. Call before you go and ask about animals brought in recently.
How much is a dog licence in Ballymena and what happens if a dog strays?
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council charges £12.50 a year for a standard dog licence, with reduced fees for some groups. A dog that strays can bring an £80 fixed penalty plus kennel or return-to-owner fees.
Source · checked 6 Oct 2026
Do dogs have to be on a lead in People's Park in Ballymena?
Yes. Mid and East Antrim Borough Council's Dogs on Lead order (2016) requires dogs to be kept on a lead no longer than 1.8m in People's Park, Ballymena, and a separate Dogs Exclusion order prohibits dogs from specified areas of the park unless a reasonable excuse or consent applies. Breaching a Dog Control Order can bring a £120 fixed penalty or a fine of up to £1,000 on prosecution.
Source · checked 9 Oct 2026
I found a dog in Ballymena — who takes it in?
Found animals in Ballymena are handled by Mid and East Antrim Borough Council - Dog Control. Phone: 0300 124 5000. You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.
Pricing
Searching in Ballymena: 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 Ballymena – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.
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One-time payment – no subscription.
