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 Manchester
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in Manchester — 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.
≈ 1,200,000 neighbours within 6.2 mi
ReunitedSable
Found after 2 days and 16 hours
ReunitedAmber
Found after 1 day and 5 hours
ReunitedTrixie
Found after 3 months and 3 weeks
ReunitedBruno
Found after 1 month and 2 weeks
ReunitedPino
Found after 3 days and 6 hours
What your PawAlarm alert does in Manchester
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 Manchester
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my dog goes missing in Manchester?
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 Manchester, that's about 56,000 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 Manchester?
Alerts in Manchester start from £36. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in Manchester: 1 mi reaches about 56,000 people for £64, 1.8 mi reaches about 150,000 people for £220 and 3 mi reaches about 400,000 people for £575. You see the exact price before you pay, and there is no subscription.
Can I use PawAlarm in Manchester 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 Manchester – a one-off payment, no subscription.
Where is the nearest animal shelter to Manchester?
For Manchester, we list Manchester & Cheshire Dogs Home. Address: Crofter's House, Moss Brook Road, Harpurhey, Manchester, M9 5PG. Phone: 0300 102 1212. Call before you go and ask about animals brought in recently.
What do I do with a stray dog in Manchester outside office hours?
Manchester City Council collects strays Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm. At other times keep the dog until the next working day, or use the drop-off points: Monday to Thursday 6pm to 11pm call 0161 794 8888 (drop-off at Turnpike House, 631 Eccles New Road, Salford M50 1SW), and Saturday, Sunday and bank holidays 9am to 5pm at Manchester Dogs' Home, Moss Brook Road, Harpurhey M9 5PG. No out-of-hours collection is available.
Source · checked 6 Oct 2026
How long does Manchester Dogs' Home keep stray dogs?
Dogs brought in as strays in Manchester are looked after for 7 full days. After that the dog becomes the property of Manchester Dogs' Home and is put up for adoption. To collect a dog you need photo or signature ID and proof of address less than 4 weeks old.
Source · checked 6 Oct 2026
I found a dog in Manchester — who takes it in?
Found animals in Manchester are handled by Manchester City Council Dog Warden Service. Phone: 0161 234 5004. You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.
Pricing
Searching in Manchester: 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 56,000 people within 1 mi of Manchester – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.
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One-time payment – no subscription.
