Free
Everything for searching on the ground
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- 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 Ballina
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in Ballina — 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.
≈ 19,000 neighbours within 10 km
ReunitedBubbles
Found after 3 days and 11 hours
ReunitedTruffle
Found after 5 days and 6 hours
ReunitedFern
Found after 1 month and 4 weeks
ReunitedPurzel
Found after 1 month and 2 weeks
ReunitedJule
Found after 4 days and 17 hours
What your PawAlarm alert does in Ballina
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 Ballina
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my dog goes missing in Ballina?
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 1.5 km of Ballina, that's about 7,300 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 Ballina?
Alerts in Ballina start from €25. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in Ballina: 1.5 km reaches about 7,300 people for €41, 3 km reaches about 11,000 people for €171 and 5 km reaches about 13,000 people for €443. You see the exact price before you pay, and there is no subscription.
Can I use PawAlarm in Ballina 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 Ballina – a one-off payment, no subscription.
Where is the nearest animal shelter to Ballina?
For Ballina, we list North West SPCA (NWSPCA). Address: Ballina, County Mayo. Phone: 086 318 7422. Call before you go and ask about animals brought in recently.
How do I contact the dog warden for Ballina?
Ballina is covered by the Mayo County Council Dog Warden, who can be emailed at Dogcontrol@mayococo.ie.
Source · checked 6 Oct 2026
How long are stray dogs held at the Mayo dog pound near Ballina before they can be rehomed?
Mayo County Council says dogs not reclaimed within five days at the dog pound may be rehomed through animal rescue. The pound can be contacted on 094 9381273 to check whether a stray dog is there.
Source · checked 6 Oct 2026
I found a dog in Ballina — who takes it in?
Found animals in Ballina are handled by Mayo County Council Dog Warden Service. Address: Áras an Chontae, The Mall, Castlebar, County Mayo F23 WF90. Phone: 094 9064000. You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.
Pricing
Searching in Ballina: 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 7,300 people within 1.5 km of Ballina – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.
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One-time payment – no subscription.
