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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 Newark
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in Newark — 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.
≈ 1,200,000 neighbours within 6.2 mi
ReunitedHansi
Found after 3 months and 2 weeks
ReunitedSushi
Found after 5 days and 16 hours
ReunitedOdin
Found after 4 days and 8 hours
ReunitedKai
Found after 4 months and 3 weeks
ReunitedBoots
Found after 1 month and 3 weeks
What your PawAlarm alert does in Newark
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 Newark
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my cat goes missing in Newark?
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 Newark, that's about 44,000 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 Newark?
Alerts in Newark start from $49. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in Newark: 1 mi reaches about 44,000 people for $88, 1.8 mi reaches about 160,000 people for $300, and 3 mi reaches about 350,000 people for $790. You see the exact price before you pay, and there is no subscription.
Can I use PawAlarm in Newark 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 Newark – a one-off payment, no subscription.
Where is the nearest animal shelter to Newark?
For Newark, we list Associated Humane Societies Newark. Address: 124 Evergreen Ave, Newark, NJ 07114. Phone: (973) 824-7080. Call before you go and ask about animals brought in recently.
Does the City of Newark pick up stray cats and dogs?
Yes. Newark's Animal Control Bureau takes calls about stray cats and dogs, sick cats and dogs, stray wildlife and dead animals, and also from residents who want to surrender an animal. It patrols places where stray sightings are reported, particularly parks.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
Which Newark ordinance covers dogs and other animals?
Newark's Animal Control Bureau issues summonses to people who violate the city's Ordinance Title VI, Animals and Fowl.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
I found a cat in Newark — who takes it in?
Found animals in Newark are handled by Newark Animal Control Bureau. Address: City Hall, 920 Mayor Kenneth A. Gibson Blvd, Newark, NJ 07102. Phone: (973) 733-4311. You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.
Pricing
Searching in Newark: 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 44,000 people within 1 mi of Newark – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.
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One-time payment – no subscription.
