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 Ballincollig
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in Ballincollig — 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.
≈ 150,000 neighbours within 10 km
ReunitedAnnie
Found after 1 day and 5 hours
ReunitedFoxy
Found after 3 months and 2 weeks
ReunitedBarry
Found after 3 months and 2 weeks
ReunitedPebble
Found after 3 weeks and 2 hours
ReunitedBirdie
Found after 4 weeks and 1 day
What your PawAlarm alert does in Ballincollig
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 Ballincollig
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my dog goes missing in Ballincollig?
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 Ballincollig, that's about 11,000 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 Ballincollig?
Alerts in Ballincollig start from €25. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in Ballincollig: 1.5 km reaches about 11,000 people for €41, 3 km reaches about 20,000 people for €171 and 5 km reaches about 37,000 people for €443. You see the exact price before you pay, and there is no subscription.
Can I use PawAlarm in Ballincollig 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 Ballincollig – a one-off payment, no subscription.
Where is the nearest animal shelter to Ballincollig?
For Ballincollig, we list Animal Care Society Cork. Address: Hillview Lodge, Clashbredane, Kilmichael, Co. Cork. Call before you go and ask about animals brought in recently.
Who collects stray dogs around Ballincollig?
Cork County Council has run its dog control service since 1986 under the Control of Dogs Act, 1986. The service's listed duties include collecting stray dogs, investigating sheep kills, and investigating nuisance caused by dangerous dogs or dogs not under proper control.
Source · checked 9 Oct 2026
How many dog wardens serve Ballincollig and the rest of County Cork?
Cork County Council, which covers Ballincollig, employed 6 full-time and 3 part-time dog wardens in 2024 (7.6 FTE). It ran 6 collection vans and 3 dog shelters or pounds itself, rather than through a contractor, according to the national statistics report.
Source · checked 9 Oct 2026
I found a dog in Ballincollig — who takes it in?
Found animals in Ballincollig are handled by Cork County Council Dog Pound. Address: Passage West. Phone: 021 4285404 / 021 4285405. You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.
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Searching in Ballincollig: 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 11,000 people within 1.5 km of Ballincollig – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.
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One-time payment – no subscription.
