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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 Dubuque
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in Dubuque — 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 cat.
≈ 76,000 neighbours within 6.2 mi
ReunitedQueenie
Found after 4 months and 5 days
ReunitedArlo
Found after 4 months and 4 weeks
ReunitedCinnamon
Found after 2 days and 17 hours
ReunitedAnton
Found after 19 hours
ReunitedCloud
Found after 5 days and 10 hours
What your PawAlarm alert does in Dubuque
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 cat in Dubuque
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my cat goes missing in Dubuque?
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 cat was last seen – within 1 mi of Dubuque, that's about 13,000 people. The alert goes live within 60 minutes. Anyone who spots your cat reports the sighting on your search page, and you get it by email straight away.
My indoor cat escaped. Where should I look first?
Check your home and the area around the escape point carefully. Look under cover and ask the people next door to check inside sheds and garages. A frightened cat may stay hidden without answering your calls.
How to Find an Indoor Cat That Got OutsideHow much does an alert cost in Dubuque?
Alerts in Dubuque start from $49. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in Dubuque: 1 mi reaches about 13,000 people for $88, 1.8 mi reaches about 31,000 people for $300, and 3 mi reaches about 52,000 people for $790. You see the exact price before you pay, and there is no subscription.
Can I use PawAlarm in Dubuque 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 Dubuque – a one-off payment, no subscription.
Where is the nearest animal shelter to Dubuque?
For Dubuque, we list Dubuque Regional Humane Society. Address: 4242 Chavenelle Road, Dubuque, IA 52002. Phone: 563-582-6766. Call before you go and ask about animals brought in recently.
How much is a dog or cat licence in Dubuque, Iowa?
Dubuque's annual pet licence is $14 for spayed/neutered pets and $34 for those that are not, with a $16 delinquent fee and $5 for a replacement tag. Dogs and cats must be licensed at six months old or within 30 days of acquiring the animal.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
Do cats have to be leashed or kept on their owner's property in Dubuque?
Yes. In Dubuque pets must be leashed or kept from going beyond the owner's property line, and dogs and cats running at large are impounded at the Dubuque Regional Humane Society, 4242 Chavenelle Rd. The fine is $30 for a first offence and $60 for each additional one.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
I found a cat in Dubuque — who takes it in?
Found animals in Dubuque are handled by Dubuque Animal Control. Phone: 563-589-4185. You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.
Pricing
Searching in Dubuque: start for free or alert everyone nearby
The search poster and search page for your cat are free. With Professional, we show your alert to about 13,000 people within 1 mi of Dubuque – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.
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One-time payment – no subscription.
