PawAlarm

Lost dog in Denver?Emergency help to bring your dog home fast.

Every hour counts – we get going right away and alert thousands of neighbors around the spot where your dog went missing. Every sighting comes straight to you.

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How it works

Within 60 minutes, thousands of neighbors see your pet: we put your alert on Facebook and Instagram, right around the spot where it went missing.

Every sighting reaches you instantly – by email and in your personal dashboard.

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Map of PawAlarm's search radius around Denver

How PawAlarm helps in Denver

This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in Denver — 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.

≈ 720,000 neighbours within 6.2 mi
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Local help in Denver

These local services can help you search for a missing pet in Denver.

Animal control & found pets

24h emergency vets4

Animal shelters2

National lost & found registries5

Sources:[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10]

What your PawAlarm alert does in Denver

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 Denver

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    Search outward along roads, paths and fields — a dog can cover several kilometres in the first few hours.

    Tip from locals

    Search outward along Cherry Creek, about 0.6 miles away, and Washington Park, about 2.3 miles off, where a dog can cover several miles in the first hours.

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    Call the shelter, the local police and nearby vets straight away: a loose dog is usually picked up and handed in quickly.

    Tip from locals

    Call the local police and the 18 vet practices within about 3 miles straight away, and ask them to call you if a dog is seen.

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    Ask people not to chase or shout — a frightened dog runs. Crouch down, avoid eye contact and call calmly.

    Tip from locals

    Ask dog walkers at Sloan's Lake Park, about 2.7 miles away, and at Paco Sánchez Park, around 2.2 miles off, to watch and call rather than chase.

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    Leave something carrying your scent, plus water, where he went missing, and check back regularly.

    Tip from locals

    Keep the scent item away from the West 6th Avenue Freeway, about 1.2 miles away, and on the quieter side.

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    Report him to the microchip registry and start a targeted alert that reaches the whole neighbourhood at once.

    Tip from locals

    Include Lakeside, about 4.6 miles north-west, Berkley, around 5 miles north-west, and Wheat Ridge, about 5.3 miles west, when you spread the word.

Frequently asked questions

How does PawAlarm help if my dog goes missing in Denver?

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 Denver, that's about 43,000 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.

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How much does an alert cost in Denver?

Alerts in Denver start from $49. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in Denver: 1 mi reaches about 43,000 people for $88, 1.8 mi reaches about 110,000 people for $300, and 3 mi reaches about 230,000 people for $790. You see the exact price before you pay, and there is no subscription.

Can I use PawAlarm in Denver 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 Denver – a one-off payment, no subscription.

Is there another animal shelter near Denver?

For Denver, we list Humane Colorado. Address: 2080 S Quebec St, Denver, CO 80231. Phone: 303-751-5772. Call before you go and ask about animals brought in recently.

Do dogs and cats in Denver need a city license, and what does it cost?

Denver requires every dog and cat aged six months or older to be licensed within 30 days of being in the city. A license costs $15 for one year, $40 for three years or $150 for a lifetime license, with a $1.95 convenience fee online, and one license for a senior aged 65 or over is free.

Source · checked Oct 6, 2026

How long does the Denver Animal Shelter hold a lost pet?

Pets brought to the Denver Animal Shelter are held for five calendar days, whether or not they have identification, while the owner is contacted. Owners can search the shelter's lost pet database online or call 720-913-1311 or 311 during business hours.

Source · checked Oct 6, 2026

I found a dog in Denver — who takes it in?

Found animals in Denver are handled by Denver Animal Protection. Address: 1241 W. Bayaud Ave. Denver, CO 80223. Phone: 720-913-1311. You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.

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Pricing

Searching in Denver: 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 43,000 people within 1 mi of Denver – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.

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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
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Denver: ≈ 43,000 neighbours within 1 mi

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  • Private detective: we alert shelters, vets and Facebook groups nearby
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