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 Welwyn Garden City
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in Welwyn Garden City — 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.
≈ 240,000 neighbours within 6.2 mi
ReunitedGracie
Found after 3 days and 1 hour
ReunitedCoconut
Found after 4 months and 1 week
ReunitedKirby
Found after 15 hours
ReunitedLotus
Found after 2 days and 4 hours
ReunitedHunter
Found after 1 month and 2 weeks
What your PawAlarm alert does in Welwyn Garden City
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 Welwyn Garden City
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my dog goes missing in Welwyn Garden City?
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 Welwyn Garden City, that's about 22,000 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 Welwyn Garden City?
Alerts in Welwyn Garden City start from £36. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in Welwyn Garden City: 1 mi reaches about 22,000 people for £64, 1.8 mi reaches about 52,000 people for £220 and 3 mi reaches about 79,000 people for £575. You see the exact price before you pay, and there is no subscription.
Can I use PawAlarm in Welwyn Garden City 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 Welwyn Garden City – a one-off payment, no subscription.
Where is the nearest animal shelter to Welwyn Garden City?
For Welwyn Garden City, we list Cats Protection Welwyn Hatfield Branch. Phone: 0345 371 1855. Call before you go and ask about animals brought in recently.
What does it cost to reclaim a stray dog in Welwyn Hatfield?
Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council charges £35 to release a dog with a collar and correct tag and £49 for one without (or one that has strayed three or more times). A dog collected by a warden and taken to kennels costs £105, plus £22 per kennel day, and fees must be paid before release.
Source · checked 6 Oct 2026
How long do I have to claim a stray dog in Welwyn Hatfield?
If the council finds your dog, you have seven days to claim it. Unclaimed dogs are rehomed where possible; the council says reasonable efforts are made to reunite microchipped or tagged dogs with owners before kennelling.
Source · checked 6 Oct 2026
I found a dog in Welwyn Garden City — who takes it in?
Found animals in Welwyn Garden City are handled by Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council - Dog Warden Service. Address: Campus East, Welwyn Garden City AL8 6AE. Phone: 01707 357 000. You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.
Pricing
Searching in Welwyn Garden City: 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 22,000 people within 1 mi of Welwyn Garden City – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.
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One-time payment – no subscription.
