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 Wigan
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in Wigan — 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.
≈ 440,000 neighbours within 6.2 mi
ReunitedWinnie
Found after 5 days and 21 hours
ReunitedWanda
Found after 3 days and 11 hours
ReunitedMars
Found after 5 days and 20 hours
ReunitedJake
Found after 2 days and 9 hours
ReunitedMabel
Found after 3 days and 10 hours
What your PawAlarm alert does in Wigan
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 Wigan
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my dog goes missing in Wigan?
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 Wigan, that's about 28,000 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 Wigan?
Alerts in Wigan start from £36. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in Wigan: 1 mi reaches about 28,000 people for £64, 1.8 mi reaches about 76,000 people for £220 and 3 mi reaches about 150,000 people for £575. You see the exact price before you pay, and there is no subscription.
Can I use PawAlarm in Wigan 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 Wigan – a one-off payment, no subscription.
Where is the nearest animal shelter to Wigan?
For Wigan, we list RSPCA Wigan, Leigh & District Branch. Address: York House, York Street, WIGAN, WN3 4BY. Phone: 01942 824165. Call before you go and ask about animals brought in recently.
Is there help with neutering costs for pets in Wigan?
Prevent Unwanted Pets, which has a Lancashire West branch covering Wigan and Leigh, covers the cost of neutering for people on a low income.
Source · checked 6 Oct 2026
What happens to a stray dog in Wigan and how long is it held?
Wigan Council collects stray dogs it can't identify and tries to return them to their owner, otherwise they go into kennels or veterinary care. Dogs in kennels must be claimed within seven days, after which unclaimed dogs may be re-homed.
Source · checked 6 Oct 2026
I found a dog in Wigan — who takes it in?
Found animals in Wigan are handled by Wigan Council Dog Warden Service. Phone: 01942 404364. You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.
Pricing
Searching in Wigan: 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 28,000 people within 1 mi of Wigan – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.
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One-time payment – no subscription.
