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 Iowa City
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in Iowa City — 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.
≈ 110,000 neighbours within 6.2 mi
ReunitedClover
Found after 4 months and 1 week
ReunitedClover
Found after 3 days and 22 hours
ReunitedFred
Found after 1 day and 9 hours
ReunitedNutmeg
Found after 1 day and 22 hours
ReunitedNebula
Found after 2 months and 3 weeks
What your PawAlarm alert does in Iowa City
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 Iowa City
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my dog goes missing in Iowa City?
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 Iowa City, that's about 24,000 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 Iowa City?
Alerts in Iowa City start from $49. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in Iowa City: 1 mi reaches about 24,000 people for $88, 1.8 mi reaches about 45,000 people for $300, and 3 mi reaches about 76,000 people for $790. You see the exact price before you pay, and there is no subscription.
Can I use PawAlarm in Iowa City 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 Iowa City – a one-off payment, no subscription.
Who do I call after hours about an animal emergency in Iowa City?
After hours, call Iowa City Police at 319-356-6800; Animal Control is 319-356-5295. The Animal Care and Adoption Center is open Monday to Friday 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
I found a dog in Iowa City — who takes it in?
Found animals in Iowa City are handled by Iowa City Animal Services. Phone: 319-356-5295. You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.
Pricing
Searching in Iowa City: 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 24,000 people within 1 mi of Iowa City – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.
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One-time payment – no subscription.
