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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 Hickory
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in Hickory — 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.
≈ 99,000 neighbours within 6.2 mi
ReunitedAria
Found after 1 day and 12 hours
ReunitedLouis
Found after 3 weeks and 4 days
ReunitedDozer
Found after 2 weeks and 1 hour
ReunitedDaisy
Found after 2 days and 2 hours
ReunitedLucien
Found after 1 day and 10 hours
What your PawAlarm alert does in Hickory
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 Hickory
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my dog goes missing in Hickory?
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 Hickory, that's about 7,600 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 Hickory?
Alerts in Hickory start from $49. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in Hickory: 1 mi reaches about 7,600 people for $88, 1.8 mi reaches about 20,000 people for $300, and 3 mi reaches about 40,000 people for $790. You see the exact price before you pay, and there is no subscription.
Can I use PawAlarm in Hickory 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 Hickory – a one-off payment, no subscription.
Is there a spay/neuter assistance program in Hickory, NC?
Yes. Hickory Animal Control runs a program that helps pay for spaying and neutering dogs and cats. Applicants must live in the City of Hickory and meet financial requirements.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
Who handles animal control in Hickory, NC?
Animal Control is part of the Hickory Police Department. It enforces local ordinances and state statutes and works with the Catawba County Animal Shelter to find homes and owners for stray dogs and cats.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
I found a dog in Hickory — who takes it in?
Found animals in Hickory are handled by City of Hickory Animal Control. Phone: 828-328-5551. You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.
Pricing
Searching in Hickory: 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 7,600 people within 1 mi of Hickory – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.
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One-time payment – no subscription.
