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 Dumbarton
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in Dumbarton — 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
ReunitedFudge
Found after 4 days and 7 hours
ReunitedRocky
Found after 2 months and 3 weeks
ReunitedZippy
Found after 3 months and 4 weeks
ReunitedThumper
Found after 2 months and 3 weeks
ReunitedGarfield
Found after 1 day
What your PawAlarm alert does in Dumbarton
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 Dumbarton
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my dog goes missing in Dumbarton?
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 Dumbarton, that's about 14,000 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 Dumbarton?
Alerts in Dumbarton start from £36. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in Dumbarton: 1 mi reaches about 14,000 people for £64, 1.8 mi reaches about 21,000 people for £220 and 3 mi reaches about 35,000 people for £575. You see the exact price before you pay, and there is no subscription.
Can I use PawAlarm in Dumbarton 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 Dumbarton – a one-off payment, no subscription.
What happens to a stray dog found in Dumbarton?
West Dunbartonshire Council deals with stray dogs through its Environmental Health Technicians. If the owner cannot be identified, the dog is taken to the SSPCA Animal Welfare Centre at Milton and, if unclaimed, is detained for seven days before the SSPCA tries to rehome it.
Source · checked 6 Oct 2026
Who deals with a dog bite or an out-of-control dog in Dumbarton?
In West Dunbartonshire, which includes Dumbarton, a dog biting attack or serious injury to a person or another animal is referred to Police Scotland for initial investigation. The council considers other incidents where a dog is out of control and causes reasonable alarm or apprehension for someone's safety.
Source · checked 9 Oct 2026
I found a dog in Dumbarton — who takes it in?
Found animals in Dumbarton are handled by West Dumbartonshire Council Dog Warden Service. Phone: 01389 73 86 52. You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.
Pricing
Searching in Dumbarton: 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 14,000 people within 1 mi of Dumbarton – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.
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One-time payment – no subscription.
