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 Somerville
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in Somerville — 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.
≈ 1,200,000 neighbours within 6.2 mi
ReunitedEnzo
Found after 4 months and 3 weeks
ReunitedPikachu
Found after 4 months and 1 week
ReunitedHopper
Found after 2 months and 1 week
ReunitedJoey
Found after 5 days and 12 hours
ReunitedChloe
Found after 3 months and 4 weeks
What your PawAlarm alert does in Somerville
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 Somerville
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my dog goes missing in Somerville?
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 Somerville, that's about 61,000 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 Somerville?
Alerts in Somerville start from $49. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in Somerville: 1 mi reaches about 61,000 people for $88, 1.8 mi reaches about 170,000 people for $300, and 3 mi reaches about 420,000 people for $790. You see the exact price before you pay, and there is no subscription.
Can I use PawAlarm in Somerville 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 Somerville – a one-off payment, no subscription.
What are the leash and licence rules for dogs in Somerville?
Somerville requires dogs over six months old to be licensed and renewed each January, and dogs must be restrained at all times. Each offense is subject to a $50 fine.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
Where can dogs run off leash in Somerville?
Licensed dogs may use Somerville's designated Off-Leash Recreational Areas, including Nunziato Field, Edward L. Leathers Community Park, Zero New Washington and Lincoln Park Dog Park. There is no access from 10 p.m. until 8 a.m., and dogs must be leashed when entering and exiting.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
I found a dog in Somerville — who takes it in?
Found animals in Somerville are handled by Somerville Animal Control. Phone: 617-626-6600 ext. 2190. You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.
Pricing
Searching in Somerville: 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 61,000 people within 1 mi of Somerville – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.
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One-time payment – no subscription.
