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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 Paterson
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in Paterson — 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.
≈ 750,000 neighbours within 6.2 mi
ReunitedGribouille
Found after 2 days and 22 hours
ReunitedMiso
Found after 16 hours
ReunitedZeke
Found after 4 days and 23 hours
ReunitedBear
Found after 5 days
ReunitedHarry
Found after 2 months and 5 days
What your PawAlarm alert does in Paterson
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 Paterson
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my dog goes missing in Paterson?
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 Paterson, that's about 79,000 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 Paterson?
Alerts in Paterson start from $49. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in Paterson: 1 mi reaches about 79,000 people for $88, 1.8 mi reaches about 160,000 people for $300, and 3 mi reaches about 270,000 people for $790. You see the exact price before you pay, and there is no subscription.
Can I use PawAlarm in Paterson 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 Paterson – a one-off payment, no subscription.
Who do I call about a stray animal in Paterson after hours?
Paterson Animal Control officers work Monday to Friday 7:30 am to 7:30 pm and weekends 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. After hours, the on-call officer is dispatched through the Paterson Police Department (973-321-1111), and only for bites, injuries, sick animals or life-threatening situations.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
I found a dog in Paterson — who takes it in?
Found animals in Paterson are handled by Paterson Animal Control. Address: 44 Ryle Road, Paterson, NJ 07522. Phone: (973) 881-3640. You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.
Pricing
Searching in Paterson: 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 79,000 people within 1 mi of Paterson – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.
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One-time payment – no subscription.
