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 Dublin
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in Dublin — 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.
≈ 930,000 neighbours within 10 km
ReunitedHunter
Found after 2 days and 4 hours
ReunitedDolce
Found after 9 hours
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Found after 2 days and 9 hours
ReunitedEnzo
Found after 5 days and 3 hours
ReunitedJax
Found after 6 hours
What your PawAlarm alert does in Dublin
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 Dublin
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my dog goes missing in Dublin?
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 Dublin, that's about 73,000 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 Dublin?
Alerts in Dublin start from €25. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in Dublin: 1.5 km reaches about 73,000 people for €41, 3 km reaches about 210,000 people for €171 and 5 km reaches about 400,000 people for €443. You see the exact price before you pay, and there is no subscription.
Can I use PawAlarm in Dublin 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 Dublin – a one-off payment, no subscription.
Where is the nearest animal shelter to Dublin?
For Dublin, we list DSPCA (Dublin Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals). Address: Mount Venus Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16 F9C4. Phone: +353 1 499 4700. Call before you go and ask about animals brought in recently.
How long does Dublin City Council keep a stray dog before it can be rehomed?
Dogs taken into Dublin City Council's shelter can legally be rehomed if they are not reclaimed within five days. Report a lost dog to the council's Animal Welfare Unit on 01 222 6060 (9am-5pm weekdays, 11am-3pm weekends), and check the unit's Facebook page, which posts photos of the dogs it takes in.
Source · checked 6 Oct 2026
What does it cost to get a dog back from Dublin City Council's pound?
Dublin City Council charges €30 for each night of care plus a €100 transport fee, and all of it must be paid before the dog is returned. You can pay by card on 01 222 5441 or 01 222 3368. You also need proof of ownership and ID.
Source · checked 6 Oct 2026
I found a dog in Dublin — who takes it in?
Found animals in Dublin are handled by Dublin City Council - Animal Control & Welfare Unit (Ashtown Dog Pound). Address: River Road, Ashtown, Dublin 15. Phone: 01 838 3236. You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.
Pricing
Searching in Dublin: 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 73,000 people within 1.5 km of Dublin – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.
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One-time payment – no subscription.
