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 Belfast
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in Belfast — 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.
≈ 460,000 neighbours within 6.2 mi
ReunitedCallie
Found after 4 months and 2 weeks
ReunitedDash
Found after 3 days and 7 hours
ReunitedMarshmallow
Found after 2 months and 6 days
ReunitedMonty
Found after 4 months and 3 weeks
ReunitedTilly
Found after 4 months and 3 weeks
What your PawAlarm alert does in Belfast
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 Belfast
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my dog goes missing in Belfast?
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 Belfast, that's about 35,000 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 Belfast?
Alerts in Belfast start from £36. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in Belfast: 1 mi reaches about 35,000 people for £64, 1.8 mi reaches about 130,000 people for £220 and 3 mi reaches about 260,000 people for £575. You see the exact price before you pay, and there is no subscription.
Can I use PawAlarm in Belfast 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 Belfast – a one-off payment, no subscription.
Where is the nearest animal shelter to Belfast?
For Belfast, we list USPCA (Ulster Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals). Address: Units 5-6 Carnbane East Industrial Estate, Newry, Co Down, BT35 6QH. Phone: 028 3025 1000. Call before you go and ask about animals brought in recently.
Where are stray dogs kept in Belfast and what does it cost to reclaim one?
Belfast City Council's kennelling provider is Nutts Corner Boarding Kennels (028 9082 5889); contact them before visiting. The reclaim fee is £20 per day, and you must show photo ID and proof of a current dog licence or buy one, plus pay for microchipping if the dog is not chipped.
Source · checked 6 Oct 2026
How much is a dog licence in Belfast?
In Belfast a single dog licence is £12.50 for one year, a block licence for three or more dogs is £32, and the concessionary rate is £5. Every dog must be licensed and wear an ID tag.
Source · checked 6 Oct 2026
I found a dog in Belfast — who takes it in?
Found animals in Belfast are handled by Belfast City Council Dog Control & Animal Welfare. Address: 4th Floor North, Cecil Ward Building, 4-10 Linenhall Street, Belfast, BT2 8BP. Phone: 028 9027 0431. You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.
Pricing
Searching in Belfast: 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 35,000 people within 1 mi of Belfast – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.
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One-time payment – no subscription.
