Seen or found a pet?
Report your sighting for free — we review it and match it against active search alerts nearby.
What your PawAlarm alert does in Whanganui
The moment you start, we run your pet as a Facebook, Instagram & TikTok ad the whole neighbourhood sees — here is exactly what you get.
In every package
- Personal dashboard – manage sightings & contact findersOne link, no password: every sighting, message and finder's phone number in one place.
- Professionally optimised social-media campaignWe design, run & optimise the ads – no ad account needed.
- Shelters, vets & lost-pet registries alerted nearbyAutomatic emails to shelters, vets & registries nearby.
- Free poster template (PDF)Print-ready PDF – ready to put up right away.
How PawAlarm helps in Whanganui
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in Whanganui — 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.
≈ 43,000 neighbours within 10 km
Local help in Whanganui
These services can help you search for a missing pet in Whanganui. Council boundaries can cross suburbs, so check which service covers the exact location and call before visiting.
While you ring around — your PawAlarm alert can already be reaching thousands of neighbours nearby.
Start an alert for WhanganuiThese pets are back home — thanks to neighbours who knew to look
Home again · After 2 daysThe decisive sighting came through the ad – Findus was sitting three streets away in an open garage. We’d never have thought to look there.
Findus
The Brunner family · Wettingen AG
Home again · After 16 hoursHalf the neighbourhood was out looking, as if everyone knew Luna. In the morning, she was standing at the door.
Luna
The Kaufmann family · Winterthur ZH
Home again · After 4 daysThe dashboard carried us through the worst hours. Every sighting gave us hope – right up to the call that brought her home.
Nala
The Tanner family · Lucerne LU
First steps if you lose your dog in Whanganui
Frequently asked questions
Which local services can help with a missing pet in Whanganui?
Start with these local contacts: Whanganui District Council Animal Pound. Report the last-seen place and time, share a recent photo, and ask how to check animals already found. Contact details and reporting links are listed below.
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 HoursMy frightened dog runs away when called. What should I do?
Do not chase, surround or shout at the dog. Ask others to report sightings rather than approach. Keep the area calm and seek help from an experienced local rescue if the dog cannot be approached safely.
Dog Ran Away Scared: What to Do When Your Dog Bolts in PanicCan I track my lost dog with its microchip?
A standard identification microchip does not transmit a location. Report the loss to the chip registry and check that your contact details are current. Keep checking local found-dog reports while you search.
My Pet Is Microchipped — Will the Chip Help Find It?How much does an alert cost?
You choose the duration and reach yourself. You see the exact price transparently before paying — no subscription, no hidden fees.
What if I found a cat or dog in Whanganui?
Keep the animal safe, check for a chip or collar tag, and report the find to the local shelter. Use the free sighting form on this page so owners with active nearby alerts can be matched.
Lost & found Dogs in Whanganui
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Lost Dog: What to Do in the First 24 Hours
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Dog Ran Away Scared: What to Do When Your Dog Bolts in Panic
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How to Make a Lost-Pet Poster That Actually Works
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How to Use Facebook and Nextdoor to Find a Lost Pet
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