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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 Chapel Hill
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in Chapel Hill — 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.
≈ 150,000 neighbours within 6.2 mi
ReunitedBiscotti
Found after 2 days and 15 hours
ReunitedEwok
Found after 4 months and 2 weeks
ReunitedTopaz
Found after 1 day and 6 hours
ReunitedRon
Found after 2 days and 16 hours
ReunitedPierogi
Found after 1 day and 12 hours
What your PawAlarm alert does in Chapel Hill
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 Chapel Hill
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my dog goes missing in Chapel Hill?
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 Chapel Hill, that's about 24,000 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 Chapel Hill?
Alerts in Chapel Hill start from $49. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in Chapel Hill: 1 mi reaches about 24,000 people for $88, 1.8 mi reaches about 46,000 people for $300, and 3 mi reaches about 82,000 people for $790. You see the exact price before you pay, and there is no subscription.
Can I use PawAlarm in Chapel Hill 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 Chapel Hill – a one-off payment, no subscription.
How long does Orange County Animal Services hold stray animals near Chapel Hill?
Orange County Animal Services holds stray animals for a 5-day period, during which it is open to the public for at least 3 of those days. Lost pets can be reported on 919-942-7387.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
Are there limits on tethering dogs in Orange County, NC?
Orange County's animal ordinance restricts the tethering of dogs to a maximum of 3 hours within a 24-hour period. The Town of Chapel Hill has its own separate tethering restrictions.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
I found a dog in Chapel Hill — who takes it in?
Found animals in Chapel Hill are handled by Orange County Animal Services. Phone: 919-942-7387. You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.
Pricing
Searching in Chapel Hill: 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 24,000 people within 1 mi of Chapel Hill – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.
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One-time payment – no subscription.
