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 Barnstaple
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in Barnstaple — 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.
≈ 61,000 neighbours within 6.2 mi
ReunitedScruffy
Found after 2 months and 1 week
ReunitedHeidi
Found after 20 hours
ReunitedFilemon
Found after 1 day and 17 hours
ReunitedWalter
Found after 3 days and 16 hours
ReunitedStella
Found after 5 days and 15 hours
What your PawAlarm alert does in Barnstaple
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 Barnstaple
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my dog goes missing in Barnstaple?
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 Barnstaple, 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 Barnstaple?
Alerts in Barnstaple start from £36. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in Barnstaple: 1 mi reaches about 19,000 people for £64, 1.8 mi reaches about 33,000 people for £220 and 3 mi reaches about 39,000 people for £575. You see the exact price before you pay, and there is no subscription.
Can I use PawAlarm in Barnstaple 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 Barnstaple – a one-off payment, no subscription.
Where is the nearest animal shelter to Barnstaple?
For Barnstaple, we list North Devon Animal Ambulance. Address: Unit 7 River View Commercial Centre, Riverside Road, Pottington, Barnstaple EX31 1QN. Phone: 01271 323740. Call before you go and ask about animals brought in recently.
What is the penalty for breaching the dog control rules around Barnstaple?
Barnstaple falls under North Devon Council's dog-control Public Spaces Protection Order, which was renewed for 2024. A breach can lead to a £100 fixed penalty.
Source · checked 6 Oct 2026
I found a dog in Barnstaple — who takes it in?
Found animals in Barnstaple are handled by North Devon District Council - Dog Warden Service. Phone: 01271 388 870. You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.
Pricing
Searching in Barnstaple: 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 Barnstaple – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.
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One-time payment – no subscription.
