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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 Merrick
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in Merrick — 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.
≈ 590,000 neighbours within 6.2 mi
ReunitedHunter
Found after 1 month and 3 weeks
ReunitedNeo
Found after 3 days and 8 hours
ReunitedGino
Found after 5 days and 22 hours
ReunitedBuster
Found after 3 days and 2 hours
ReunitedOlive
Found after 3 days and 21 hours
What your PawAlarm alert does in Merrick
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 Merrick
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my dog goes missing in Merrick?
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 Merrick, that's about 20,000 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 Merrick?
Alerts in Merrick start from $49. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in Merrick: 1 mi reaches about 20,000 people for $88, 1.8 mi reaches about 68,000 people for $300, and 3 mi reaches about 180,000 people for $790. You see the exact price before you pay, and there is no subscription.
Can I use PawAlarm in Merrick 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 Merrick – a one-off payment, no subscription.
How much is a dog license in the Town of Hempstead (Merrick)?
The Town of Hempstead charges $10 for a neutered or spayed dog with a vet certificate, and $18 for an unneutered or unspayed dog. Proof of rabies inoculation is required.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
Who handles stray or injured animals in Merrick after hours?
Town of Hempstead Animal Control officers respond to loose or stray dogs and injured or sick cats via the Animal Shelter at 516-785-5220. After hours, contact the Department of Public Safety at 516-538-1900.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
I found a dog in Merrick — who takes it in?
Found animals in Merrick are handled by Town of Hempstead Animal Control / Animal Shelter. Phone: 516-785-5220. You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.
Pricing
Searching in Merrick: 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 20,000 people within 1 mi of Merrick – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.
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One-time payment – no subscription.
