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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 Rathfarnham
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in Rathfarnham — 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.
≈ 870,000 neighbours within 10 km
ReunitedSid
Found after 1 month and 4 weeks
ReunitedFlint
Found after 4 months and 3 weeks
ReunitedPeach
Found after 1 month and 8 hours
ReunitedTaro
Found after 12 hours
ReunitedPistache
Found after 3 months and 3 weeks
What your PawAlarm alert does in Rathfarnham
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 Rathfarnham
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my dog goes missing in Rathfarnham?
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 Rathfarnham, that's about 26,000 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 Rathfarnham?
Alerts in Rathfarnham start from €25. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in Rathfarnham: 1.5 km reaches about 26,000 people for €41, 3 km reaches about 120,000 people for €171 and 5 km reaches about 330,000 people for €443. You see the exact price before you pay, and there is no subscription.
Can I use PawAlarm in Rathfarnham 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 Rathfarnham – a one-off payment, no subscription.
Where is the nearest animal shelter to Rathfarnham?
For Rathfarnham, we list DSPCA (Dublin Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals). Address: Mount Venus Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16. Phone: +353 1 499 4700. Call before you go and ask about animals brought in recently.
How much is a dog licence in Rathfarnham, and what happens without one?
Rathfarnham falls under South Dublin County Council. An annual dog licence costs €20 and a lifetime licence €140, bought online or at any Post Office. A dog without a licence can bring a €150 on-the-spot fine.
Source · checked 6 Oct 2026
Where are stray dogs taken in Rathfarnham and how do I reclaim one?
South Dublin County Council brings all stray and surrendered dogs to Dublin County Dog Shelter, Hollygrove Kennels, Lyons Road, Newcastle (087 3914008). To reclaim a dog, contact the Dog Wardens on 01-4149213 or info@sdublincoco.ie.
Source · checked 6 Oct 2026
I found a dog in Rathfarnham — who takes it in?
Found animals in Rathfarnham are handled by Dublin City Council Animal Welfare Unit. Phone: +353 1 222 6060. You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.
Pricing
Searching in Rathfarnham: 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 26,000 people within 1.5 km of Rathfarnham – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.
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One-time payment – no subscription.
