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 Derby
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in Derby — 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.
≈ 330,000 neighbours within 6.2 mi
ReunitedBalou
Found after 4 months and 1 week
ReunitedPlum
Found after 2 days and 12 hours
ReunitedBingo
Found after 1 month and 3 weeks
ReunitedStrolch
Found after 2 months and 2 weeks
ReunitedCopper
Found after 5 days and 20 hours
What your PawAlarm alert does in Derby
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 Derby
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my dog goes missing in Derby?
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 Derby, that's about 41,000 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 Derby?
Alerts in Derby start from £36. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in Derby: 1 mi reaches about 41,000 people for £64, 1.8 mi reaches about 110,000 people for £220 and 3 mi reaches about 220,000 people for £575. You see the exact price before you pay, and there is no subscription.
Can I use PawAlarm in Derby 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 Derby – a one-off payment, no subscription.
Where is the nearest animal shelter to Derby?
For Derby, we list RSPCA Derby (Abbey Street Animal Rehoming Centre). Address: 45 Abbey Street, Derby, DE22 3SJ. Phone: 01332 344620. Call before you go and ask about animals brought in recently.
How long are stray dogs kept before they can be rehomed in Derby?
If the owner contacts Derby City Council within the first 8 days after the dog was taken into care, they must pay the reclaim charge in full by cash or card. Collections can be arranged 7 days a week, 9am to 5pm.
Source · checked 6 Oct 2026
What does it cost to reclaim a stray dog from Derby's kennels?
There is a statutory fee of £25 plus daily kennelling charges and any veterinary fees. Returning the dog home instead can add a £24 transport fee.
Source · checked 6 Oct 2026
I found a dog in Derby — who takes it in?
Found animals in Derby are handled by Derby City Council - Stray Dog Service. Phone: 01332 640000 (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm) / 0333 2006981 (24-hour automated). You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.
Pricing
Searching in Derby: 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 41,000 people within 1 mi of Derby – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.
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One-time payment – no subscription.
