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 Scarborough
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in Scarborough — 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.
≈ 73,000 neighbours within 6.2 mi
ReunitedMaple
Found after 1 month and 3 weeks
ReunitedRudy
Found after 4 months and 2 weeks
ReunitedHarvey
Found after 5 days and 10 hours
ReunitedBjorn
Found after 3 days and 23 hours
ReunitedOlive
Found after 13 hours
What your PawAlarm alert does in Scarborough
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 Scarborough
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my dog goes missing in Scarborough?
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 Scarborough, that's about 30,000 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 Scarborough?
Alerts in Scarborough start from £36. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in Scarborough: 1 mi reaches about 30,000 people for £64, 1.8 mi reaches about 47,000 people for £220 and 3 mi reaches about 58,000 people for £575. You see the exact price before you pay, and there is no subscription.
Can I use PawAlarm in Scarborough 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 Scarborough – a one-off payment, no subscription.
Where is the nearest animal shelter to Scarborough?
For Scarborough, we list RSPCA Scarborough & District Branch. Address: The Old Stable, Albemarle Back Road, Scarborough YO11 1YA. Phone: 07450 752272. Call before you go and ask about animals brought in recently.
Who do I call to report animal cruelty or an animal in distress in Scarborough?
Call the RSPCA national society on 0300 1234 999 to report animal cruelty or an animal in distress. The local Scarborough & District Branch directs these reports to that number.
Source · checked 6 Oct 2026
When do dog restrictions apply in Scarborough?
Seasonal dog control applies in parts of Scarborough, Filey and Whitby between 1 May and 30 September. North Yorkshire Council publishes a map of the areas and the Public Space Protection Order.
Source · checked 6 Oct 2026
I found a dog in Scarborough — who takes it in?
Found animals in Scarborough are handled by North Yorkshire Council - Dog Warden Service (Scarborough). Address: Cliff Top Kennels, Rocks Lane, Burniston, Scarborough YO13 0HX. Phone: 01723 870456. You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.
Pricing
Searching in Scarborough: 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 30,000 people within 1 mi of Scarborough – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.
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One-time payment – no subscription.
