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 Christchurch
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in Christchurch — 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.
≈ 290,000 neighbours within 6.2 mi
ReunitedMoss
Found after 1 month and 3 weeks
ReunitedRudi
Found after 3 days
ReunitedSilver
Found after 4 months and 3 weeks
ReunitedBodo
Found after 15 hours
ReunitedBandit
Found after 22 hours
What your PawAlarm alert does in Christchurch
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 Christchurch
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my dog goes missing in Christchurch?
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 Christchurch, that's about 17,000 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 Christchurch?
Alerts in Christchurch start from £36. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in Christchurch: 1 mi reaches about 17,000 people for £64, 1.8 mi reaches about 59,000 people for £220 and 3 mi reaches about 110,000 people for £575. You see the exact price before you pay, and there is no subscription.
Can I use PawAlarm in Christchurch 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 Christchurch – a one-off payment, no subscription.
Where is the nearest animal shelter to Christchurch?
For Christchurch, we list Margaret Green Animal Rescue. Address: Church Knowle, Wareham, Dorset BH20 5NQ. Phone: 0330 400 6670. Call before you go and ask about animals brought in recently.
Who can I call about an injured wild bird or animal in Christchurch?
Wildlife In Need, a Christchurch-based rescue caring for sick and injured wildlife across Dorset, asks finders of injured birds or animals to phone 07734 047357 or 07770 478660. Visits are by appointment only.
Source · checked 6 Oct 2026
Is there low-cost vet care near Christchurch?
The RSPCA Bournemouth, New Forest & District Branch runs a low-cost clinic in Bournemouth for homeowners or rent payers in its catchment area who are on certain benefits. Proof of address, benefit and photo ID is needed at the first appointment and every 6 months.
Source · checked 6 Oct 2026
I found a dog in Christchurch — who takes it in?
Found animals in Christchurch are handled by Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole Council - Dog Warden Service. Phone: 08451 307687. You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.
Pricing
Searching in Christchurch: 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 17,000 people within 1 mi of Christchurch – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.
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One-time payment – no subscription.
