Free
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 Chesapeake
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in Chesapeake — 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.
≈ 410,000 neighbours within 6.2 mi
ReunitedHasso
Found after 1 day and 2 hours
ReunitedPierre
Found after 2 months and 2 weeks
ReunitedHazel
Found after 4 months and 2 weeks
ReunitedRiver
Found after 3 days and 8 hours
ReunitedMausi
Found after 2 months and 1 week
What your PawAlarm alert does in Chesapeake
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 Chesapeake
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my dog goes missing in Chesapeake?
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 Chesapeake, that's about 14,000 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 Chesapeake?
Alerts in Chesapeake start from $49. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in Chesapeake: 1 mi reaches about 14,000 people for $88, 1.8 mi reaches about 36,000 people for $300, and 3 mi reaches about 100,000 people for $790. You see the exact price before you pay, and there is no subscription.
Can I use PawAlarm in Chesapeake 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 Chesapeake – a one-off payment, no subscription.
Is there another animal shelter near Chesapeake?
For Chesapeake, we list Chesapeake Humane Society. Address: 1149 New Mill Drive, Chesapeake, VA 23322. Phone: 757-546-5355. Call before you go and ask about animals brought in recently.
When can you visit Chesapeake Animal Services?
Chesapeake Animal Services is open for visiting and adoptions Monday and Thursday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Tuesday from noon to 6 p.m. It is closed on Wednesdays and holidays.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
How long does Chesapeake Animal Services hold a stray animal?
Stray animals are held for a minimum of five days, not including the date of pickup. Animals with a collar or other identification are held an additional five days.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
I found a dog in Chesapeake — who takes it in?
Found animals in Chesapeake are handled by Chesapeake Animal Services Unit. Address: 2100 S Military Highway, Chesapeake, VA 23322. Phone: 757-382-8080. You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.
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Searching in Chesapeake: 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 14,000 people within 1 mi of Chesapeake – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.
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One-time payment – no subscription.
