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 South Shields
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in South Shields — 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.
≈ 500,000 neighbours within 6.2 mi
ReunitedRalph
Found after 2 months and 4 weeks
ReunitedSam
Found after 2 days and 16 hours
ReunitedTuva
Found after 3 months and 4 weeks
ReunitedEnzo
Found after 3 days and 21 hours
ReunitedMinka
Found after 4 days and 18 hours
What your PawAlarm alert does in South Shields
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 South Shields
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my dog goes missing in South Shields?
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 South Shields, that's about 32,000 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 South Shields?
Alerts in South Shields start from £36. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in South Shields: 1 mi reaches about 32,000 people for £64, 1.8 mi reaches about 79,000 people for £220 and 3 mi reaches about 180,000 people for £575. You see the exact price before you pay, and there is no subscription.
Can I use PawAlarm in South Shields 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 South Shields – a one-off payment, no subscription.
Where is the nearest animal shelter to South Shields?
For South Shields, we list Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter. Address: Benton North Farm, Benton Lane, Newcastle upon Tyne NE12 8EH. Phone: 0191 215 0435. Call before you go and ask about animals brought in recently.
What are the stray dog collection hours in South Shields?
South Tyneside Council's Animal Welfare Officer collects reported stray dogs between 8.30am and 5pm, Monday to Friday, via the Council Contact Centre. An out-of-hours collection service runs until 10pm on weekdays and at weekends, and there is no collection service outside of those hours, so you may need to keep the dog with you until it can be collected.
Source · checked 9 Oct 2026
Where are stray dogs from South Shields taken, and what happens if they are not claimed?
If the owner cannot be contacted or the dog has no accurate identification, South Tyneside Council's Animal Welfare Officer takes it to West Hall Kennels, Cleadon Lane, Whitburn. Dogs collected out of normal office hours are not scanned for a microchip first and go straight there. A dog not claimed within 7 days of entering the kennels passes into the ownership of West Hall Kennels, which offers a re-homing service.
Source · checked 9 Oct 2026
I found a dog in South Shields — who takes it in?
Found animals in South Shields are handled by South Tyneside Council - Dog Warden Service. Phone: 0191 427 7000. You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.
Pricing
Searching in South Shields: 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 32,000 people within 1 mi of South Shields – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.
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One-time payment – no subscription.
