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 Johnstone
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in Johnstone — 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.
≈ 240,000 neighbours within 6.2 mi
ReunitedWinnie
Found after 3 months and 3 days
ReunitedAlfie
Found after 2 days and 17 hours
ReunitedLotus
Found after 4 months and 1 week
ReunitedCosette
Found after 4 months and 5 days
ReunitedAcorn
Found after 4 days and 10 hours
What your PawAlarm alert does in Johnstone
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 Johnstone
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my dog goes missing in Johnstone?
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 Johnstone, that's about 20,000 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 Johnstone?
Alerts in Johnstone start from £36. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in Johnstone: 1 mi reaches about 20,000 people for £64, 1.8 mi reaches about 40,000 people for £220 and 3 mi reaches about 78,000 people for £575. You see the exact price before you pay, and there is no subscription.
Can I use PawAlarm in Johnstone 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 Johnstone – a one-off payment, no subscription.
Where is the nearest animal shelter to Johnstone?
For Johnstone, we list Johnstone Cat Rescue. Phone: 01505 703350. Call before you go and ask about animals brought in recently.
How do I report animal neglect or cruelty near Johnstone, Scotland?
The Scottish SPCA takes reports of neglect or cruelty by phone on its helpline, 03000 999 999. The helpline is open from 9am to 5pm every day, and these reports cannot be made through the website contact form.
Source · checked 6 Oct 2026
What should I do if I find a stray dog in Johnstone outside normal working hours?
If you cannot contact the dog's owner, call 101 to contact your local police station outside normal working hours.
Source · checked 9 Oct 2026
I found a dog in Johnstone — who takes it in?
Found animals in Johnstone are handled by Renfrewshire Council Animal Wardens. Phone: 0300 300 0380. You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.
Pricing
Searching in Johnstone: 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 20,000 people within 1 mi of Johnstone – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.
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One-time payment – no subscription.
