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 St Helens
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in St Helens — 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.
≈ 470,000 neighbours within 6.2 mi
ReunitedCharlie
Found after 1 day and 6 hours
ReunitedFred
Found after 1 month and 2 weeks
ReunitedBentley
Found after 5 days and 3 hours
ReunitedStorm
Found after 1 day and 14 hours
ReunitedSprout
Found after 1 week and 3 days
What your PawAlarm alert does in St Helens
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 St Helens
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my dog goes missing in St Helens?
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 St Helens, that's about 21,000 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 St Helens?
Alerts in St Helens start from £36. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in St Helens: 1 mi reaches about 21,000 people for £64, 1.8 mi reaches about 79,000 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 St Helens 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 St Helens – a one-off payment, no subscription.
Where is the nearest animal shelter to St Helens?
For St Helens, we list RSPCA Warrington, Halton & St Helens Branch. Call before you go and ask about animals brought in recently.
What is the penalty for not picking up dog mess in St Helens?
St Helens Borough Council says owners must pick up after their dog on public land. Those who do not can be given an £80 fixed penalty notice, and the maximum penalty in a magistrates' court is £1000.
Source · checked 6 Oct 2026
What does it cost to reclaim a stray dog from St Helens Council?
From April 2026 to March 2027 the release fee is £52.00 for a dog claimed from temporary holding kennels and £166.40 for one claimed after admittance to boarding kennels. A dog seized as a stray more than twice costs £197.60. The council keeps stray dogs for seven days from the date they were seized.
Source · checked 6 Oct 2026
I found a dog in St Helens — who takes it in?
Found animals in St Helens are handled by St Helens Dog Warden Service. Address: Customer Service Hub, Town Hall, Victoria Square, St Helens, WA10 1HP. Phone: 01744 676789. You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.
Pricing
Searching in St Helens: 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 21,000 people within 1 mi of St Helens – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.
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One-time payment – no subscription.
