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 Cardiff
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in Cardiff — 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.
≈ 450,000 neighbours within 6.2 mi
ReunitedMajor
Found after 4 months and 8 hours
ReunitedBruno
Found after 5 days and 8 hours
ReunitedBonzo
Found after 5 days and 14 hours
ReunitedBean
Found after 4 months and 17 hours
ReunitedAres
Found after 1 day and 17 hours
What your PawAlarm alert does in Cardiff
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 Cardiff
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my dog goes missing in Cardiff?
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 Cardiff, that's about 58,000 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 Cardiff?
Alerts in Cardiff start from £36. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in Cardiff: 1 mi reaches about 58,000 people for £64, 1.8 mi reaches about 140,000 people for £220 and 3 mi reaches about 250,000 people for £575. You see the exact price before you pay, and there is no subscription.
Can I use PawAlarm in Cardiff 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 Cardiff – a one-off payment, no subscription.
Where is the nearest animal shelter to Cardiff?
For Cardiff, we list Dogs Trust Cardiff. Address: Nettlefold Road, Cardiff, Glamorgan, CF24 5JQ. Phone: 0303 003 0000. Call before you go and ask about animals brought in recently.
Can I bring a stray dog to the Cardiff Dogs Home at night or at weekends?
Yes. Cardiff Dogs Home is staffed 24 hours a day and takes in strays at any time, but the council asks you to ring 029 2071 1243 first. The dog warden service itself does not work Saturdays, Sundays or bank holidays.
Source · checked 6 Oct 2026
When is the dog warden service available in Cardiff?
The Cardiff dog warden service runs 08:30 to 17:00 Monday to Thursday and 08:30 to 16:30 on Fridays. There is no warden service on Saturdays, Sundays or bank holidays.
Source · checked 6 Oct 2026
I found a dog in Cardiff — who takes it in?
Found animals in Cardiff are handled by Cardiff Dogs Home (Council Stray Dog Service). Address: Westpoint Industrial Estate, Penarth Road, Cardiff, CF11 8JQ. Phone: 029 2071 1243. You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.
Pricing
Searching in Cardiff: 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 58,000 people within 1 mi of Cardiff – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.
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One-time payment – no subscription.
