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 Rayleigh
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in Rayleigh — 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.
≈ 430,000 neighbours within 6.2 mi
ReunitedSapphire
Found after 5 days and 7 hours
ReunitedTank
Found after 6 hours
ReunitedJake
Found after 4 days and 15 hours
ReunitedMario
Found after 5 days and 3 hours
ReunitedMarcel
Found after 23 hours
What your PawAlarm alert does in Rayleigh
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 Rayleigh
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my dog goes missing in Rayleigh?
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 Rayleigh, that's about 28,000 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 Rayleigh?
Alerts in Rayleigh start from £36. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in Rayleigh: 1 mi reaches about 28,000 people for £64, 1.8 mi reaches about 53,000 people for £220 and 3 mi reaches about 130,000 people for £575. You see the exact price before you pay, and there is no subscription.
Can I use PawAlarm in Rayleigh 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 Rayleigh – a one-off payment, no subscription.
Where is the nearest animal shelter to Rayleigh?
For Rayleigh, we list RSPCA Essex South, Southend & District Branch. Address: 6 West Street, Rochford SS4 1AL. Phone: 0300 772 7798. Call before you go and ask about animals brought in recently.
What should I do if I find a stray dog in Rayleigh?
Rochford District Council runs the stray dog service. During office hours a stray is collected by the council's contracted dog warden or can be taken to the council kennels by the finder; outside office hours, call the council's out-of-hours service on 01702 546366, which directs you to an acceptance point.
Source · checked 6 Oct 2026
What is the penalty for not clearing up dog mess in Rayleigh?
Rochford District Council can issue a Fixed Penalty Notice to an owner who fails to clean up after their dog; if the case goes to court, the fine can be up to £1000.
Source · checked 6 Oct 2026
I found a dog in Rayleigh — who takes it in?
Found animals in Rayleigh are handled by Rochford District Council - Dog Warden Service. Phone: 01702 318111. You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.
Pricing
Searching in Rayleigh: 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 28,000 people within 1 mi of Rayleigh – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.
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One-time payment – no subscription.
