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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 Boston
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in Boston — 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.
≈ 1,200,000 neighbours within 6.2 mi
ReunitedBastet
Found after 4 days and 14 hours
ReunitedKoala
Found after 3 weeks and 4 days
ReunitedSqueaky
Found after 1 day and 13 hours
ReunitedAria
Found after 4 months and 1 week
ReunitedTank
Found after 2 days and 3 hours
What your PawAlarm alert does in Boston
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 Boston
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my dog goes missing in Boston?
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 mi of Boston, that's about 50,000 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 Boston?
Alerts in Boston start from $49. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in Boston: 1 mi reaches about 50,000 people for $88, 1.8 mi reaches about 160,000 people for $300, and 3 mi reaches about 390,000 people for $790. You see the exact price before you pay, and there is no subscription.
Can I use PawAlarm in Boston 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 Boston – a one-off payment, no subscription.
Where is the nearest animal shelter to Boston?
For Boston, we list MSPCA-Angell Boston Adoption Center. Address: 350 South Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02130. Phone: (617) 522-5055. Call before you go and ask about animals brought in recently.
Do dogs in Boston need a license, and what does it cost?
Yes. Boston requires a license for every dog older than six months, and it must be obtained before April 1 each year. The fee is $15 for a neutered or spayed dog and $30 for an intact dog; residents aged 70 or older are exempt from the fee but must apply by mail or in person. You need a current rabies certificate and proof of spay/neuter.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
I found a stray dog or cat in Boston. Who do I have to report it to?
In Boston, anyone who finds a lost dog must by law notify Animal Care and Control, which can pick the dog up and gives the owner seven days to claim it. A found cat should be reported to a humane society instead: the city shelter, the Animal Rescue League of Boston or the MSPCA.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
I found a dog in Boston — who takes it in?
Found animals in Boston are handled by Boston Animal Care and Control. Address: 26 Mahler Road, Roslindale, Boston, MA 02131. Phone: 617-635-1800. You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.
Pricing
Searching in Boston: 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 50,000 people within 1 mi of Boston – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.
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One-time payment – no subscription.
