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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 Manhattan
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in Manhattan — 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.
≈ 3,800,000 neighbours within 6.2 mi
ReunitedSchnurri
Found after 2 days and 6 hours
ReunitedLacey
Found after 1 month and 1 week
ReunitedDolce
Found after 1 day and 16 hours
ReunitedMagnolia
Found after 3 months and 2 weeks
ReunitedHexe
Found after 5 days and 4 hours
What your PawAlarm alert does in Manhattan
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 Manhattan
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my dog goes missing in Manhattan?
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 Manhattan, that's about 250,000 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 Manhattan?
Alerts in Manhattan start from $49. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in Manhattan: 1 mi reaches about 250,000 people for $88, 1.8 mi reaches about 640,000 people for $300, and 3 mi reaches about 1,300,000 people for $790. You see the exact price before you pay, and there is no subscription.
Can I use PawAlarm in Manhattan 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 Manhattan – a one-off payment, no subscription.
Where is the nearest animal shelter to Manhattan?
For Manhattan, we list Animal Care Centers of NYC - Manhattan. Address: 326 East 110th St, New York, NY 10029. Phone: (212) 788-4000. Call before you go and ask about animals brought in recently.
Do dogs in Manhattan need a license, and what does it cost?
Yes. Every dog in New York City must be licensed, and the tag must be attached to the collar whenever the dog is in public. A license for a spayed or neutered dog costs $8.50 per year; for an unaltered dog it is $8.50 if the dog is under 4 months old and $34 if older. A licensed dog that is found can be reported through the city's dog eLocator system.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
I think my pet is at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. How do I check for it?
Animal Care Centers of NYC says lost-and-found checks at the Manhattan center (326 East 110th Street) are available daily, and asks you to call (212) 788-4000 before coming, especially outside business hours. The page lists the Manhattan center as open 10am to 6pm daily. You can also search ACC's online found-pet database around the clock.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
I found a dog in Manhattan — who takes it in?
Found animals in Manhattan are handled by Mayor's Office of Animal Welfare. Address: 253 Broadway, 9th Floor, New York, NY 10007. You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.
Pricing
Searching in Manhattan: 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 250,000 people within 1 mi of Manhattan – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.
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One-time payment – no subscription.
