Free
Everything for searching on the ground
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- 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 Pitsea
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in Pitsea — 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.
≈ 370,000 neighbours within 6.2 mi
ReunitedPierogi
Found after 3 months and 3 weeks
ReunitedFred
Found after 2 months and 4 weeks
ReunitedNougat
Found after 3 months and 2 days
ReunitedOzzy
Found after 1 month and 4 weeks
ReunitedRita
Found after 5 days and 10 hours
What your PawAlarm alert does in Pitsea
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 Pitsea
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my dog goes missing in Pitsea?
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 Pitsea, that's about 21,000 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 Pitsea?
Alerts in Pitsea start from £36. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in Pitsea: 1 mi reaches about 21,000 people for £64, 1.8 mi reaches about 59,000 people for £220 and 3 mi reaches about 120,000 people for £575. You see the exact price before you pay, and there is no subscription.
Can I use PawAlarm in Pitsea 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 Pitsea – a one-off payment, no subscription.
Where is the nearest animal shelter to Pitsea?
For Pitsea, we list Dogs Trust Basildon. Address: Nevendon Road, Wickford, Essex SS12 0FH. Phone: 0303 003 0000. Call before you go and ask about animals brought in recently.
What is the statutory fee and holding period for a stray dog near Pitsea?
Under national guidance, councils may charge a statutory fee of £25 plus reasonable expenses when returning a stray dog, and the holding period is 7 days.
Source · checked 6 Oct 2026
Is there a 24-hour emergency vet in Pitsea, and what does an out-of-hours consultation cost?
Vets4Pets Basildon Pitsea is a 24-hour veterinary hospital, open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Its website lists an emergency out-of-hours consultation fee of £199.
Source · checked 9 Oct 2026
I found a dog in Pitsea — who takes it in?
Found animals in Pitsea are handled by Basildon Borough Council Dog Warden Service. Phone: 01268 29 42 80. You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.
Pricing
Searching in Pitsea: 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 21,000 people within 1 mi of Pitsea – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.
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One-time payment – no subscription.
