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 Leicester
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in Leicester — 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.
≈ 610,000 neighbours within 6.2 mi
ReunitedQueenie
Found after 5 hours
ReunitedCrepe
Found after 4 months and 4 days
ReunitedPeach
Found after 2 months and 3 days
ReunitedBarney
Found after 2 months and 2 weeks
ReunitedPino
Found after 22 hours
What your PawAlarm alert does in Leicester
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 Leicester
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my dog goes missing in Leicester?
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 Leicester, that's about 59,000 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 Leicester?
Alerts in Leicester start from £36. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in Leicester: 1 mi reaches about 59,000 people for £64, 1.8 mi reaches about 200,000 people for £220 and 3 mi reaches about 380,000 people for £575. You see the exact price before you pay, and there is no subscription.
Can I use PawAlarm in Leicester 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 Leicester – a one-off payment, no subscription.
Where is the nearest animal shelter to Leicester?
For Leicester, we list Leicester Animal Aid. Address: Elmwood Farm, Forest Road, Huncote, Leicestershire LE9 3LE. Phone: 01455 888257. Call before you go and ask about animals brought in recently.
Who do I call about a stray dog in Leicester in the evening or at weekends?
Leicester City Council runs an out-of-hours service for contained strays on 0116 269 6177. It operates Monday to Friday 5pm to 9pm, and 9am to 9pm at weekends and bank holidays.
Source · checked 6 Oct 2026
How much does it cost to reclaim a stray dog in Leicester?
Strays are taken to Animal Care Services. To reclaim your dog you pay a £40 reclaim fee plus £11.40 per day of kennelling. Dogs are normally returned the next day once the fees are paid.
Source · checked 6 Oct 2026
I found a dog in Leicester — who takes it in?
Found animals in Leicester are handled by Leicester City Council - Dog Warden Service. Phone: 0116 454 1001. You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.
Pricing
Searching in Leicester: 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 59,000 people within 1 mi of Leicester – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.
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One-time payment – no subscription.
