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 Bishop Auckland
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in Bishop Auckland — 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.
≈ 140,000 neighbours within 6.2 mi
ReunitedFurby
Found after 4 months and 2 weeks
ReunitedMurphy
Found after 2 months and 1 day
ReunitedFrigg
Found after 2 months and 2 weeks
ReunitedWanda
Found after 1 week and 6 days
ReunitedMieze
Found after 5 days and 14 hours
What your PawAlarm alert does in Bishop Auckland
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 Bishop Auckland
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my dog goes missing in Bishop Auckland?
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 Bishop Auckland, that's about 15,000 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 Bishop Auckland?
Alerts in Bishop Auckland start from £36. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in Bishop Auckland: 1 mi reaches about 15,000 people for £64, 1.8 mi reaches about 27,000 people for £220 and 3 mi reaches about 45,000 people for £575. You see the exact price before you pay, and there is no subscription.
Can I use PawAlarm in Bishop Auckland 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 Bishop Auckland – a one-off payment, no subscription.
Where is the nearest animal shelter to Bishop Auckland?
For Bishop Auckland, we list Farplace Animal Rescue. Address: Sidehead, Westgate, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL13 1LE. Phone: 01388 517397. Call before you go and ask about animals brought in recently.
How does Durham County Council collect stray dogs in Bishop Auckland, and how long are they held?
Durham County Council collects stray dogs Monday to Thursday 9am–7pm, Friday 11am–9pm and Saturday–Sunday 5pm–9pm, with no out-of-hours collection. A dog not claimed within seven days passes to the council's kennel provider, which offers it for re-homing.
Source · checked 6 Oct 2026
What dog control rules apply in Bishop Auckland under the County Durham PSPO?
Under the County Durham Public Space Protection Order it is an offence to allow a dog to stray, to fail to put a dog on a lead when asked by an authorised person, or to walk more than six dogs together.
Source · checked 6 Oct 2026
I found a dog in Bishop Auckland — who takes it in?
Found animals in Bishop Auckland are handled by Durham County Council - Stray Animals Service. Phone: 03000 26 0000. You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.
Pricing
Searching in Bishop Auckland: 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 15,000 people within 1 mi of Bishop Auckland – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.
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One-time payment – no subscription.
