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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 Rutherford
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in Rutherford — 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.
≈ 1,100,000 neighbours within 6.2 mi
ReunitedSpike
Found after 5 days and 15 hours
ReunitedFifi
Found after 9 hours
ReunitedJet
Found after 3 days and 15 hours
ReunitedHazel
Found after 1 day and 2 hours
ReunitedRocky
Found after 5 days and 15 hours
What your PawAlarm alert does in Rutherford
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 Rutherford
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my dog goes missing in Rutherford?
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 Rutherford, that's about 25,000 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 Rutherford?
Alerts in Rutherford start from $49. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in Rutherford: 1 mi reaches about 25,000 people for $88, 1.8 mi reaches about 69,000 people for $300, and 3 mi reaches about 190,000 people for $790. You see the exact price before you pay, and there is no subscription.
Can I use PawAlarm in Rutherford 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 Rutherford – a one-off payment, no subscription.
Who do I call in Rutherford, NJ about a stray, sick or injured animal?
The Borough of Rutherford says to call the Rutherford Police Department for sick, injured or dangerous animals and for stray domestic animals.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
Who handles leash law violations in Rutherford, NJ?
Rutherford contracts with TYCO Animal Control Services, which the borough lists for leash law and pooper scooper violations as well as reporting a lost pet.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
I found a dog in Rutherford — who takes it in?
Found animals in Rutherford are handled by Rutherford Animal Control / TYCO. Phone: 201-652-4554. You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.
Pricing
Searching in Rutherford: 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 25,000 people within 1 mi of Rutherford – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.
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One-time payment – no subscription.
