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 Leigh
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in Leigh — 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.
≈ 530,000 neighbours within 6.2 mi
ReunitedPlum
Found after 1 day and 13 hours
ReunitedLea
Found after 3 days and 14 hours
ReunitedFilek
Found after 2 months and 2 days
ReunitedPip
Found after 3 days and 8 hours
ReunitedHank
Found after 5 days and 4 hours
What your PawAlarm alert does in Leigh
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 Leigh
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my dog goes missing in Leigh?
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 Leigh, that's about 31,000 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 Leigh?
Alerts in Leigh start from £36. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in Leigh: 1 mi reaches about 31,000 people for £64, 1.8 mi reaches about 58,000 people for £220 and 3 mi reaches about 140,000 people for £575. You see the exact price before you pay, and there is no subscription.
Can I use PawAlarm in Leigh 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 Leigh – a one-off payment, no subscription.
Where is the nearest animal shelter to Leigh?
For Leigh, we list Leigh Dogs and Cats Home. Address: Graveoak, East Lancashire Road, Leigh, Lancashire WN7 3SE. Phone: 01942 671215. Call before you go and ask about animals brought in recently.
How does rehoming work at Leigh Dogs and Cats Home?
Leigh Dogs and Cats Home has used an appointment system for viewings since 2020, and asks adopters to read its rehoming procedure page before visiting.
Source · checked 6 Oct 2026
What does it cost to reclaim a stray dog in Leigh (Wigan borough)?
Wigan Council charges £50 if a dog is reunited with its owner from the point of pick-up, £68 if claimed from kennels within 24 hours, and £65 plus £14 per day if claimed later, up to seven clear days. Kennelled dogs must be claimed within seven days.
Source · checked 6 Oct 2026
I found a dog in Leigh — who takes it in?
Found animals in Leigh are handled by West Lancashire Borough Council - Dog Warden Service. Phone: 01695 577177. You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.
Pricing
Searching in Leigh: 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 31,000 people within 1 mi of Leigh – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.
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One-time payment – no subscription.
