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 Prestwich
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in Prestwich — 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.
≈ 1,000,000 neighbours within 6.2 mi
ReunitedSally
Found after 1 month and 1 week
ReunitedFifi
Found after 3 days and 14 hours
ReunitedEdie
Found after 1 month and 3 weeks
ReunitedOscar
Found after 2 days and 21 hours
ReunitedAxel
Found after 1 month and 2 weeks
What your PawAlarm alert does in Prestwich
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 Prestwich
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my dog goes missing in Prestwich?
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 Prestwich, that's about 34,000 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 Prestwich?
Alerts in Prestwich start from £36. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in Prestwich: 1 mi reaches about 34,000 people for £64, 1.8 mi reaches about 79,000 people for £220 and 3 mi reaches about 220,000 people for £575. You see the exact price before you pay, and there is no subscription.
Can I use PawAlarm in Prestwich 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 Prestwich – a one-off payment, no subscription.
Where is the nearest animal shelter to Prestwich?
For Prestwich, we list Independent Cat Rescue Prestwich. Phone: 07747 843734. Call before you go and ask about animals brought in recently.
Where can I take a stray dog found in Prestwich?
Bury Council says a stray or lost dog can be taken to Manchester Dogs Home in Harpurhey on any day between 9am and 4pm. Lost dogs can also be reported to Acorn Kennels on 01948 662931. Dangerous or out-of-control dogs are a police matter (101).
Source · checked 6 Oct 2026
What are Acorn Kennels’ service hours for lost or found dogs in Prestwich?
Acorn Kennels lists its service hours for the Bury council area as 8am to 4pm, Monday to Friday, excluding bank holidays.
Source · checked 10 Oct 2026
I found a dog in Prestwich — who takes it in?
Found animals in Prestwich are handled by Acorn Kennels (Bury Council stray dog service). Phone: 01948 662931. You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.
Pricing
Searching in Prestwich: 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 34,000 people within 1 mi of Prestwich – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.
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One-time payment – no subscription.
