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 Howard Beach
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in Howard Beach — 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.
≈ 2,300,000 neighbours within 6.2 mi
ReunitedBaguette
Found after 5 days and 6 hours
ReunitedBjorn
Found after 4 months and 3 weeks
ReunitedNyx
Found after 2 days and 4 hours
ReunitedBlaze
Found after 4 days and 9 hours
ReunitedTofu
Found after 1 month and 3 weeks
What your PawAlarm alert does in Howard Beach
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 Howard Beach
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my dog goes missing in Howard Beach?
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 Howard Beach, that's about 32,000 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 Howard Beach?
Alerts in Howard Beach start from $49. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in Howard Beach: 1 mi reaches about 32,000 people for $88, 1.8 mi reaches about 100,000 people for $300, and 3 mi reaches about 410,000 people for $790. You see the exact price before you pay, and there is no subscription.
Can I use PawAlarm in Howard Beach 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 Howard Beach – a one-off payment, no subscription.
How much does a dog licence cost in Howard Beach (New York City)?
In New York City, a dog licence costs $8.50 per year for a spayed or neutered dog of any age and $34.00 per year for a non-spayed or non-neutered dog over 4 months old. Licences can be bought for up to 5 years, and the late fee for an expired licence is $2.00 per year.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
I found a dog in Howard Beach — who takes it in?
Found animals in Howard Beach are handled by Animal Care Centers of NYC (ACC). You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.
Pricing
Searching in Howard Beach: 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 32,000 people within 1 mi of Howard Beach – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.
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One-time payment – no subscription.
