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 Potters Bar
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in Potters Bar — 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.
≈ 520,000 neighbours within 6.2 mi
ReunitedPino
Found after 6 days and 1 hour
ReunitedDahlia
Found after 20 hours
ReunitedFrigg
Found after 1 day and 21 hours
ReunitedTruffle
Found after 1 day and 6 hours
ReunitedHexe
Found after 1 day and 9 hours
What your PawAlarm alert does in Potters Bar
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 Potters Bar
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my dog goes missing in Potters Bar?
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 Potters Bar, that's about 22,000 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 Potters Bar?
Alerts in Potters Bar start from £36. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in Potters Bar: 1 mi reaches about 22,000 people for £64, 1.8 mi reaches about 28,000 people for £220 and 3 mi reaches about 51,000 people for £575. You see the exact price before you pay, and there is no subscription.
Can I use PawAlarm in Potters Bar 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 Potters Bar – a one-off payment, no subscription.
Where is the nearest animal shelter to Potters Bar?
For Potters Bar, we list RSPCA Southridge Animal Centre. Address: Packhorse Lane, Ridge, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, EN6 3LZ. Phone: 0300 123 0704. Call before you go and ask about animals brought in recently.
What does it cost to reclaim a stray dog held by Hertsmere Borough Council (Potters Bar)?
Hertsmere lists a £25 seizure charge (statutory fee), a £55 transport/administration charge and £35 per night kennel fee, which may change if kennel costs increase. The owner must give proof of ownership and identification to reclaim the dog.
Source · checked 6 Oct 2026
Who do I contact about a stray dog found in Potters Bar, and how long is it kept?
Call Hertsmere Environmental Health on 020 8207 7435 (Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4pm) or the out of hours service on 0345 300 0021. The council only collects contained strays; if the owner is not found straight away the dog goes to a kennel for up to seven days.
Source · checked 6 Oct 2026
I found a dog in Potters Bar — who takes it in?
Found animals in Potters Bar are handled by Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council - Dog Warden Service. Address: Council Offices, Campus East, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6AE. Phone: 01707 357 000. You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.
Pricing
Searching in Potters Bar: 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 22,000 people within 1 mi of Potters Bar – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.
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One-time payment – no subscription.
