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 Formby
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in Formby — 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.
≈ 160,000 neighbours within 6.2 mi
ReunitedNickel
Found after 2 months and 1 week
ReunitedKropka
Found after 3 days and 19 hours
ReunitedMae
Found after 2 weeks and 4 days
ReunitedKuma
Found after 1 month and 1 week
ReunitedBrutus
Found after 1 month and 1 week
What your PawAlarm alert does in Formby
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 Formby
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my dog goes missing in Formby?
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 Formby, that's about 22,000 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 Formby?
Alerts in Formby start from £36. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in Formby: 1 mi reaches about 22,000 people for £64, 1.8 mi reaches about 25,000 people for £220 and 3 mi reaches about 33,000 people for £575. You see the exact price before you pay, and there is no subscription.
Can I use PawAlarm in Formby 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 Formby – a one-off payment, no subscription.
Where is the nearest animal shelter to Formby?
For Formby, we list Freshfields Animal Rescue. Address: East Lodge Farm, East Lane, Ince Blundell, Liverpool L29 3EA. Phone: 0151 931 1604. Call before you go and ask about animals brought in recently.
What does it cost to reclaim a stray dog in Formby (Sefton)?
In Sefton, the reclaim fee is £82 if the dog is reclaimed before being taken to kennels and £128 if reclaimed within 48 hours of being picked up by NDTC Ltd. The fee must be paid in full before the dog is released.
Source · checked 6 Oct 2026
Who collects a stray dog in Formby and what happens after 7 days?
In Sefton, NDTC Ltd collects secured stray dogs between 9am and 9pm Monday to Friday and 10am to 4pm at weekends and bank holidays (07376 280843). After 7 days the dog becomes the property of Cheshire Dogs Home, which assesses it for rehoming.
Source · checked 6 Oct 2026
I found a dog in Formby — who takes it in?
Found animals in Formby are handled by Sefton Council Stray Dog Service (NDTC Ltd). Phone: 07376280843. You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.
Pricing
Searching in Formby: 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 22,000 people within 1 mi of Formby – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.
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One-time payment – no subscription.
