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 Dover
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in Dover — 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.
≈ 76,000 neighbours within 6.2 mi
ReunitedAria
Found after 2 days and 16 hours
ReunitedBilly
Found after 1 day and 5 hours
ReunitedLucie
Found after 1 month and 2 weeks
ReunitedVenus
Found after 1 week and 2 days
ReunitedCallie
Found after 3 months and 1 week
What your PawAlarm alert does in Dover
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 Dover
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my dog goes missing in Dover?
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 Dover, that's about 18,000 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 Dover?
Alerts in Dover start from £36. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in Dover: 1 mi reaches about 18,000 people for £64, 1.8 mi reaches about 36,000 people for £220 and 3 mi reaches about 46,000 people for £575. You see the exact price before you pay, and there is no subscription.
Can I use PawAlarm in Dover 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 Dover – a one-off payment, no subscription.
Where is the nearest animal shelter to Dover?
For Dover, we list Chancepixies Animal Rescue. Address: Gravel Lane, Dover, Kent CT15 7AG. Phone: 01304 203311. Call before you go and ask about animals brought in recently.
Who do I contact about a stray dog in Dover, including out of hours?
Dover District Council takes stray dog reports on 01304 872289 on weekdays 9am to 4.30pm and on 01304 821199 out of office hours, including weekends and bank holidays. The dog is scanned for a microchip, otherwise it is placed in kennels, and fees must be paid before it is returned.
Source · checked 6 Oct 2026
Can I take my dog onto the beach at Dover Seafront?
Under Dover District Council's Public Spaces Protection Order 2025, in force from 29 July 2025 for three years, dogs are excluded from the beach at Dover Seafront, Waterloo Crescent and Marine Parade from 1 May to 30 September, between 9am and 6pm. The order also excludes dogs from enclosed children's play areas across the district.
Source · checked 9 Oct 2026
I found a dog in Dover — who takes it in?
Found animals in Dover are handled by Dover District Council Dog Warden. Phone: 01304 87 22 89. You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.
Pricing
Searching in Dover: 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 18,000 people within 1 mi of Dover – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.
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One-time payment – no subscription.
