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 Purley
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in Purley — 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.
≈ 1,100,000 neighbours within 6.2 mi
ReunitedLemon
Found after 1 month and 5 hours
ReunitedNyx
Found after 2 days and 4 hours
ReunitedWalnut
Found after 3 months and 2 weeks
ReunitedEbba
Found after 2 days and 11 hours
ReunitedCallie
Found after 4 months and 2 weeks
What your PawAlarm alert does in Purley
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 Purley
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my dog goes missing in Purley?
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 Purley, that's about 33,000 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 Purley?
Alerts in Purley start from £36. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in Purley: 1 mi reaches about 33,000 people for £64, 1.8 mi reaches about 91,000 people for £220 and 3 mi reaches about 250,000 people for £575. You see the exact price before you pay, and there is no subscription.
Can I use PawAlarm in Purley 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 Purley – a one-off payment, no subscription.
Where is the nearest animal shelter to Purley?
For Purley, we list South Croydon Animal Rescue. Phone: 07900603742. Call before you go and ask about animals brought in recently.
Who do I contact about a stray or lost dog in Purley, and when is the dog warden available?
Purley falls under Croydon Council's dog warden service, which is on duty weekdays 7am to 3pm and weekends and bank holidays 9am to 4pm on 020 8726 6000. Outside those hours the council advises taking the dog to the nearest 24-hour vet surgery or police station, or keeping it at your address until the warden is back on duty.
Source · checked 6 Oct 2026
What does it cost to get a stray dog back from Croydon Council if it was found in Purley?
Croydon Council charges £50 if an identifiable dog is returned to its owner the same day. If the dog is not returned same-day it goes to kennels, costing £100 (£50 if microchipped with up-to-date owner details) plus £20 for each day in kennels, and vet fees may also apply.
Source · checked 9 Oct 2026
I found a dog in Purley — who takes it in?
Found animals in Purley are handled by Croydon Council Dog Warden Service. Address: Bernard Weatherill House, 8 Mint Walk, Croydon, CR0 1EA. Phone: 020 8726 6000. You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.
Pricing
Searching in Purley: 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 33,000 people within 1 mi of Purley – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.
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One-time payment – no subscription.
