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 Old Trafford
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in Old Trafford — 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
ReunitedMochi
Found after 3 months and 1 week
ReunitedSmartie
Found after 1 day and 11 hours
ReunitedJosie
Found after 2 months and 2 days
ReunitedMarcel
Found after 1 day and 23 hours
ReunitedPierogi
Found after 1 month and 2 weeks
What your PawAlarm alert does in Old Trafford
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 Old Trafford
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my dog goes missing in Old Trafford?
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 Old Trafford, that's about 37,000 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 Old Trafford?
Alerts in Old Trafford start from £36. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in Old Trafford: 1 mi reaches about 37,000 people for £64, 1.8 mi reaches about 130,000 people for £220 and 3 mi reaches about 340,000 people for £575. You see the exact price before you pay, and there is no subscription.
Can I use PawAlarm in Old Trafford 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 Old Trafford – a one-off payment, no subscription.
Where is the nearest animal shelter to Old Trafford?
For Old Trafford, we list Manchester Dogs Home. Address: Crofters House, Moss Brook Rd, Harpurhey, Manchester M9 5PG. Phone: 0300 102 1212. Call before you go and ask about animals brought in recently.
What happens when a stray dog is found in Old Trafford?
Salford City Council oversees the dog warden service on behalf of Trafford Council. It says the service tries to find a stray dog's owner before taking the dog to its nominated kennels. In most cases, it keeps the dog for 24 hours before that transfer.
Source · checked 10 Oct 2026
How long can an owner reclaim a dog found in Old Trafford, and what must they show?
Salford City Council, which oversees the dog warden service on behalf of Trafford Council, says owners have seven days to reclaim their dog from Manchester and Cheshire Dogs Home. To collect the dog, they must provide valid ID and proof of ownership.
Source · checked 10 Oct 2026
I found a dog in Old Trafford — who takes it in?
Found animals in Old Trafford are handled by Manchester City Council - Dog Warden Service. Address: Turnpike House, 631 Eccles New Road, Salford, M50 1SW (out-of-hours drop-off). Phone: 0161 794 8888. You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.
Pricing
Searching in Old Trafford: 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 37,000 people within 1 mi of Old Trafford – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.
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One-time payment – no subscription.
