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 Galway
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in Galway — 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.
≈ 99,000 neighbours within 10 km
ReunitedBaron
Found after 4 months and 3 weeks
ReunitedHector
Found after 3 months and 3 weeks
ReunitedLotte
Found after 2 months and 6 days
ReunitedHolly
Found after 5 days and 17 hours
ReunitedThor
Found after 1 month and 2 weeks
What your PawAlarm alert does in Galway
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 Galway
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my dog goes missing in Galway?
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 Galway, that's about 19,000 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 Galway?
Alerts in Galway start from €25. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in Galway: 1.5 km reaches about 19,000 people for €41, 3 km reaches about 46,000 people for €171 and 5 km reaches about 77,000 people for €443. You see the exact price before you pay, and there is no subscription.
Can I use PawAlarm in Galway 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 Galway – a one-off payment, no subscription.
Where is the nearest animal shelter to Galway?
For Galway, we list Galway SPCA. Address: Heathlawn, Killimor, Co. Galway, H53 VY32. Call before you go and ask about animals brought in recently.
What does it cost to surrender a dog to the Galway City Council dog pound?
Galway City Council charges 50 euro to surrender an unlicensed dog and 25 euro for a licensed dog. A copy of the licence is required for the lower fee.
Source · checked 6 Oct 2026
Are dogs allowed on Galway City beaches in summer?
Dogs are not permitted on the Galway City beaches of Salthill, Grattan, Ballyloughane and Silverstrand or their waters between 9 am and 8 pm from May to September. Outside those hours they are allowed on a leash; the Promenade is not affected.
Source · checked 6 Oct 2026
I found a dog in Galway — who takes it in?
Found animals in Galway are handled by Ballybane Dog Pound (Galway City Council). Address: Tuam Road, Galway. Phone: 091 536400. You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.
Pricing
Searching in Galway: 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 19,000 people within 1.5 km of Galway – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.
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One-time payment – no subscription.
