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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 New Bedford
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in New Bedford — 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.
≈ 190,000 neighbours within 6.2 mi
ReunitedShadow
Found after 1 month and 2 weeks
ReunitedMatcha
Found after 5 days and 10 hours
ReunitedOtis
Found after 2 days and 20 hours
ReunitedLayla
Found after 4 days and 18 hours
ReunitedWalnut
Found after 21 hours
What your PawAlarm alert does in New Bedford
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 New Bedford
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my dog goes missing in New Bedford?
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 New Bedford, that's about 28,000 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 New Bedford?
Alerts in New Bedford start from $49. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in New Bedford: 1 mi reaches about 28,000 people for $88, 1.8 mi reaches about 81,000 people for $300, and 3 mi reaches about 130,000 people for $790. You see the exact price before you pay, and there is no subscription.
Can I use PawAlarm in New Bedford 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 New Bedford – a one-off payment, no subscription.
Where is the nearest animal shelter to New Bedford?
For New Bedford, we list Forever Paws Animal Shelter. Call before you go and ask about animals brought in recently.
How much is a dog licence in New Bedford, MA?
Under New Bedford's ordinance, all dogs must be licensed each year before February 1 at the city clerk's office. The fee is $10.00 for a spayed or neutered dog and $20.00 for an unaltered dog, plus any applicable surcharges.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
I found a dog in New Bedford — who takes it in?
Found animals in New Bedford are handled by New Bedford Animal Control. You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.
Pricing
Searching in New Bedford: 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 28,000 people within 1 mi of New Bedford – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.
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One-time payment – no subscription.
