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 Derry/Londonderry
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in Derry/Londonderry — 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.
≈ 110,000 neighbours within 6.2 mi
ReunitedThumper
Found after 1 week and 5 days
ReunitedStar
Found after 14 hours
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Found after 8 hours
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Found after 4 days
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Found after 1 week and 5 days
What your PawAlarm alert does in Derry/Londonderry
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 Derry/Londonderry
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my dog goes missing in Derry/Londonderry?
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 Derry/Londonderry, that's about 24,000 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 Derry/Londonderry?
Alerts in Derry/Londonderry start from £36. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in Derry/Londonderry: 1 mi reaches about 24,000 people for £64, 1.8 mi reaches about 56,000 people for £220 and 3 mi reaches about 84,000 people for £575. You see the exact price before you pay, and there is no subscription.
Can I use PawAlarm in Derry/Londonderry 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 Derry/Londonderry – a one-off payment, no subscription.
Where is the nearest animal shelter to Derry/Londonderry?
For Derry/Londonderry, we list Friends of Rescue NI. Call before you go and ask about animals brought in recently.
What does it cost to reclaim a stray dog in Derry City and Strabane?
Kennelling is £16.00 for the first day and £8.50 per day after that. Stray dogs must be kept for a minimum of 5 days so owners can reclaim them, and the owner must show ID and proof of ownership. Contact the Dog Control Team on 028 71 253253 before collecting.
Source · checked 6 Oct 2026
How much is a dog licence in Derry City and Strabane?
A normal dog licence costs £12.50 and a neutered dog's licence £5.00. A block licence is £32.00. All dogs must be licensed and microchipped, and an unlicensed dog can bring an £80 fixed penalty notice.
Source · checked 6 Oct 2026
I found a dog in Derry/Londonderry — who takes it in?
Found animals in Derry/Londonderry are handled by Derry City & Strabane District Council Dog Control & Animal Welfare. Address: Unit 7a, Pennyburn Industrial Estate, Derry, BT48 0LU. Phone: 028 7125 3253. You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.
Pricing
Searching in Derry/Londonderry: 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 24,000 people within 1 mi of Derry/Londonderry – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.
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One-time payment – no subscription.
