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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 Traverse City
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in Traverse City — 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.
≈ 55,000 neighbours within 6.2 mi
ReunitedAnton
Found after 4 days and 3 hours
ReunitedCaptain
Found after 2 days and 6 hours
ReunitedPancake
Found after 2 months and 1 week
ReunitedMiko
Found after 2 months and 6 days
ReunitedWasabi
Found after 13 hours
What your PawAlarm alert does in Traverse City
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 Traverse City
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my dog goes missing in Traverse City?
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 Traverse City, that's about 7,100 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 Traverse City?
Alerts in Traverse City start from $49. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in Traverse City: 1 mi reaches about 7,100 people for $88, 1.8 mi reaches about 16,000 people for $300, and 3 mi reaches about 30,000 people for $790. You see the exact price before you pay, and there is no subscription.
Can I use PawAlarm in Traverse City 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 Traverse City – a one-off payment, no subscription.
Who handles stray dogs in Traverse City?
Cherryland Humane Society directs people with stray dogs to Grand Traverse Animal Control.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
Where can I post a lost or found pet in Traverse City?
Grand Traverse County advises residents of the county and the City of Traverse City to use a local lost/found pets Facebook page to help reunite animals with their families.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
I found a dog in Traverse City — who takes it in?
Found animals in Traverse City are handled by Grand Traverse County Animal Control. Phone: 231-995-6080. You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.
Pricing
Searching in Traverse City: 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 7,100 people within 1 mi of Traverse City – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.
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One-time payment – no subscription.
