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 Rochester
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in Rochester — 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.
≈ 410,000 neighbours within 6.2 mi
ReunitedBilly
Found after 3 months and 1 week
ReunitedFrodo
Found after 4 months and 4 days
ReunitedJava
Found after 2 months and 3 weeks
ReunitedPebble
Found after 3 days and 7 hours
ReunitedChloe
Found after 3 months and 2 weeks
What your PawAlarm alert does in Rochester
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 Rochester
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my dog goes missing in Rochester?
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 Rochester, that's about 19,000 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 Rochester?
Alerts in Rochester start from $49. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in Rochester: 1 mi reaches about 19,000 people for $88, 1.8 mi reaches about 81,000 people for $300, and 3 mi reaches about 200,000 people for $790. You see the exact price before you pay, and there is no subscription.
Can I use PawAlarm in Rochester 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 Rochester – a one-off payment, no subscription.
Where is the nearest animal shelter to Rochester?
For Rochester, we list Lollypop Farm (Humane Society of Greater Rochester). Address: 99 Victor Road, Fairport, NY 14450. Phone: (585) 223-1330. Call before you go and ask about animals brought in recently.
Is there a 24-hour hotline for animal cruelty in the Rochester area?
Lollypop Farm, the Humane Society of Greater Rochester, lists a 24-hour hotline for animal cruelty and law enforcement matters at (585) 223-6500.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
When is the Rochester Animal Services shelter on Verona Street open?
The shelter at 184 Verona Street is open Monday to Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and is closed on Sundays.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
I found a dog in Rochester — who takes it in?
Found animals in Rochester are handled by Rochester Animal Services (RAS). Address: 184 Verona Street, Rochester, NY 14608. Phone: (585) 428-7274. You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.
Pricing
Searching in Rochester: 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 19,000 people within 1 mi of Rochester – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.
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One-time payment – no subscription.
