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 Chicago
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in Chicago — 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.
≈ 1,300,000 neighbours within 6.2 mi
ReunitedRobin
Found after 4 months and 4 days
ReunitedLola
Found after 1 month and 1 day
ReunitedDomino
Found after 3 days and 11 hours
ReunitedHarry
Found after 4 months and 1 week
ReunitedMabel
Found after 3 days and 10 hours
What your PawAlarm alert does in Chicago
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 Chicago
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my dog goes missing in Chicago?
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 Chicago, that's about 47,000 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 Chicago?
Alerts in Chicago start from $49. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in Chicago: 1 mi reaches about 47,000 people for $88, 1.8 mi reaches about 140,000 people for $300, and 3 mi reaches about 310,000 people for $790. You see the exact price before you pay, and there is no subscription.
Can I use PawAlarm in Chicago 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 Chicago – a one-off payment, no subscription.
Where is the nearest animal shelter to Chicago?
For Chicago, we list Anti-Cruelty Society. Address: 157 W. Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60654. Phone: (312) 644-8338. Call before you go and ask about animals brought in recently.
How much does it cost to register a dog in Chicago?
Every dog four months or older must be registered with the City of Chicago (Municipal Code 07-12-140) and needs a current rabies vaccination. A 1-year emblem is $5 for a sterilized dog and $50 for a non-sterilized dog; 3-year emblems are $15 and $150. Senior rates are $2.50 and $7.50 for sterilized dogs and $5 and $15 for non-sterilized dogs. A finder can call 312-744-DOGS with the emblem number on the tag.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
Where do I take a found pet in Chicago and when?
Chicago Animal Care and Control (2741 S. Western Ave) takes found animals for intake daily from 3pm to 7pm, and may stop earlier if the line is long. Intake is for City of Chicago residents and a government photo ID with a Chicago address is requested. First check for a microchip at a vet, shelter or police station; every police district has at least one scanner.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
I found a dog in Chicago — who takes it in?
Found animals in Chicago are handled by Chicago Animal Care and Control. Address: 2741 S. Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60608. Phone: (312) 747-1406. You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.
Pricing
Searching in Chicago: 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 47,000 people within 1 mi of Chicago – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.
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One-time payment – no subscription.
