Lost dog in Portlaoise? Missing & found dogs nearby

Map of PawAlarm's search radius around Portlaoise

How PawAlarm helps in Portlaoise

This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in Portlaoise — 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.

≈ 49,000 neighbours within 10 km

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Udon
Found after 2 months and 2 days
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Wally
Found after 2 days and 3 hours
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Venus
Found after 1 day and 13 hours
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Kuma
Found after 4 days and 1 hour
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Theo
Found after 12 hours

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Local help in Portlaoise

These local services can help you search for a missing pet in Portlaoise.

Lost-property / found animals

Laois County Council Dog Warden Service 057 8734067The Red House, Ballacolla, Co. Laois, R32 WR62

24h emergency vets2

Animal shelters2

Laois SPCA 086 4169559Unit 2, Hynd's Square, Portlaoise, Co. Laois
Cara Rescue Dogs 086 059 4375Cara Cottage, Mountmellick, Laois, R32 H4X6

Local search groups

Laois and Offaly-S.E. Ireland- lost found petsFacebook

Pet registries3

Sources:[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8]

PawAlarm

What your PawAlarm alert does in Portlaoise

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 Portlaoise

1
Search outward along roads, paths and fields — a dog can cover several kilometres in the first few hours.
Tip from locals
Search outward along the Triogue River, 2.4 km out, and the Cush River, 2.8 km away, then into Togher Wood, about 2.5 km from the centre.
2
Call the shelter, the local police and nearby vets straight away: a loose dog is usually picked up and handed in quickly.
Tip from locals
Call the 2 vet practices within 5 km first, then the local police, before the dog has moved far.
3
Ask people not to chase or shout — a frightened dog runs. Crouch down, avoid eye contact and call calmly.
Tip from locals
Ask walkers in Portlaoise Leisure Centre Park, 400 metres from the centre, and in Togher Wood, 2.5 km out, to watch and call, not chase.
4
Leave something carrying your scent, plus water, where he went missing, and check back regularly.
5
Report him to the microchip registry and start a targeted alert that reaches the whole neighbourhood at once.
Tip from locals
A dog may already have reached Mountmellick, 9 km to the north, or Ballyroan, 9.8 km to the south, so list both.

Frequently asked questions

How does PawAlarm help if my dog goes missing in Portlaoise?

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 Portlaoise, that's about 13,000 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 Hours

How much does an alert cost in Portlaoise?

Alerts in Portlaoise start from €25. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in Portlaoise: 1.5 km reaches about 13,000 people for €41, 3 km reaches about 32,000 people for €171 and 5 km reaches about 34,000 people for €443. You see the exact price before you pay, and there is no subscription.

Can I use PawAlarm in Portlaoise 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 Portlaoise – a one-off payment, no subscription.

Where is the nearest animal shelter to Portlaoise?

For Portlaoise, we list Laois SPCA. Address: Unit 2, Hynd's Square, Portlaoise, Co. Laois. Phone: 086 4169559. Call before you go and ask about animals brought in recently.

Laois SPCA

What happens to stray dogs in Portlaoise?

The Laois Dog Warden may seize stray dogs and take them to the Laois Dog Pound, where they are reclaimed by owners or rehomed.

Source · checked 6 Oct 2026

How much is a dog licence in Laois?

Laois County Council lists a single dog licence at €20 per year and a lifetime licence at €140. Both can be bought at Licences.ie or a local post office.

Source · checked 6 Oct 2026

I found a dog in Portlaoise — who takes it in?

Found animals in Portlaoise are handled by Laois County Council Dog Warden Service. Address: The Red House, Ballacolla, Co. Laois, R32 WR62. Phone: 057 8734067. You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.

Laois County Council Dog Warden Service

Searching in Portlaoise: 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 13,000 people within 1.5 km of Portlaoise – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.

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Portlaoise: ≈ 13,000 neighbours within 1.5 km

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Helpful guides

Close-up of a frightened dog — a lost dog can slip into panicked survival mode

Lost Dog: What to Do in the First 24 Hours

A calm, step-by-step action plan for the first 24 hours after your dog goes missing.

7 min read

A small dog sitting alone at the edge of a field, looking into the distance

How to Find a Lost Dog: A Step-by-Step Search Plan

The complete search plan for a lost dog, from setting your search radius and searching without chasing to posters, alerts, feeding stations and the weeks after.

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Dog Ran Away Scared: What to Do When Your Dog Bolts in Panic

Why panicked dogs run blind and far — and how to bring a scared dog home instead of accidentally driving it further away.

8 min read

Close-up of a dog's face — a clear photo makes the best lost-pet poster

How to Make a Lost-Pet Poster That Actually Works

A poster that works needs one big photo, one huge word, and only the essentials. Here is exactly how to build and place it.

7 min read

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How to Use Facebook and Nextdoor to Find a Lost Pet

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8 min read

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How it works

How PawAlarm helps in Portlaoise