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 Southampton
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in Southampton — 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.
≈ 510,000 neighbours within 6.2 mi
ReunitedFlint
Found after 2 days and 18 hours
ReunitedApple
Found after 4 days and 12 hours
ReunitedNino
Found after 4 months and 2 weeks
ReunitedGrizzly
Found after 4 months and 5 days
ReunitedGribouille
Found after 2 months and 3 weeks
What your PawAlarm alert does in Southampton
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 Southampton
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my dog goes missing in Southampton?
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 Southampton, that's about 39,000 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 Southampton?
Alerts in Southampton start from £36. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in Southampton: 1 mi reaches about 39,000 people for £64, 1.8 mi reaches about 92,000 people for £220 and 3 mi reaches about 260,000 people for £575. You see the exact price before you pay, and there is no subscription.
Can I use PawAlarm in Southampton 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 Southampton – a one-off payment, no subscription.
Where is the nearest animal shelter to Southampton?
For Southampton, we list Blue Cross Southampton Rehoming Centre. Address: Bubb Lane, West End, Southampton, SO30 2HL. Phone: 0300 777 1530. Call before you go and ask about animals brought in recently.
How much does it cost to get a stray dog back from Southampton City Council?
If Southampton City Council's animal welfare officers have collected your dog and put it in kennels, you have to pay the fees before you can take it home. For 2025/26 the council charges £48.00 for the first day in kennels, £25.00 for each extra day, the £25.00 statutory fee and a £6.00 ID tag and administration fee. That comes to £79.00 if you collect the dog on day 1 and £229.00 on day 7, not counting vet fees, and microchipping at reclaim costs another £24.00.
Source · checked 9 Oct 2026
What should I do if I find a stray dog in Southampton?
Report it to Southampton City Council's Animal Welfare Officers using the online form on the council website, or by phone during office hours. The council says it is illegal to keep a dog you have found without telling the Animal Welfare Officers, even if you are trying to trace the owner yourself through the tag or microchip.
Source · checked 9 Oct 2026
I found a dog in Southampton — who takes it in?
Found animals in Southampton are handled by Southampton City Council - Animal Welfare Officers. Phone: 023 8083 3005. You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.
Pricing
Searching in Southampton: 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 39,000 people within 1 mi of Southampton – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.
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One-time payment – no subscription.
