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 Pittsburgh
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in Pittsburgh — 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.
≈ 510,000 neighbours within 6.2 mi
ReunitedDiana
Found after 3 weeks and 10 hours
ReunitedWasabi
Found after 3 months and 1 day
ReunitedHattie
Found after 4 days and 19 hours
ReunitedThyme
Found after 1 day and 23 hours
ReunitedKropka
Found after 5 days
What your PawAlarm alert does in Pittsburgh
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 Pittsburgh
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my dog goes missing in Pittsburgh?
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 Pittsburgh, that's about 22,000 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 Pittsburgh?
Alerts in Pittsburgh start from $49. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in Pittsburgh: 1 mi reaches about 22,000 people for $88, 1.8 mi reaches about 58,000 people for $300, and 3 mi reaches about 140,000 people for $790. You see the exact price before you pay, and there is no subscription.
Can I use PawAlarm in Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh – a one-off payment, no subscription.
Where is the nearest animal shelter to Pittsburgh?
For Pittsburgh, we list Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh. Address: 6926 Hamilton Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15208. Phone: 412-345-7300. Call before you go and ask about animals brought in recently.
Do dogs in Pittsburgh need a license, and what does it cost?
Yes. Every dog aged three months or older in the City of Pittsburgh needs a license, valid January 1 to December 31. Unspayed or unneutered dogs cost $20 for 1 year, $50 for 3 years or $175 for 12 years; spayed or neutered dogs cost $10, $25 or $75 with proof. Lost tag: call 412-255-2967.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
How long are stray pets held in Pittsburgh before they can be adopted out?
City policy holds licensed dogs and ID-tagged cats for 10 days at Humane Animal Rescue East End after the owner is notified. Unlicensed dogs and cats with no collar ID may be adopted out or euthanized after 3 days following impoundment.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
I found a dog in Pittsburgh — who takes it in?
Found animals in Pittsburgh are handled by Pittsburgh Animal Care & Control. Address: 3001 Railroad St, Pittsburgh, PA 15201. Phone: 412-255-2036. You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.
Pricing
Searching in Pittsburgh: 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 22,000 people within 1 mi of Pittsburgh – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.
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One-time payment – no subscription.
