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 Uptown
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in Uptown — 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
ReunitedPebble
Found after 1 day and 14 hours
ReunitedPoupette
Found after 15 hours
ReunitedNina
Found after 1 month and 1 week
ReunitedLeopold
Found after 2 months and 3 days
ReunitedGreta
Found after 2 days and 11 hours
What your PawAlarm alert does in Uptown
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 Uptown
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my dog goes missing in Uptown?
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 Uptown, that's about 81,000 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 Uptown?
Alerts in Uptown start from $49. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in Uptown: 1 mi reaches about 81,000 people for $88, 1.8 mi reaches about 180,000 people for $300, and 3 mi reaches about 400,000 people for $790. You see the exact price before you pay, and there is no subscription.
Can I use PawAlarm in Uptown 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 Uptown – a one-off payment, no subscription.
Is there another animal shelter near Uptown?
For Uptown, we list Animal Welfare League. Address: 6224 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago, IL 60637. Phone: 773-667-0088. Call before you go and ask about animals brought in recently.
How much does a dog licence cost in Chicago (Uptown)?
Chicago charges $5.00 per year for a sterilized dog ($2.50 for seniors) and $50.00 for an unsterilized dog ($5.00 for seniors). The tag number lets a finder call the City Clerk's Office at 312-742-5375 to help reunite the dog with its owner.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
How long does Chicago Animal Care and Control hold a stray dog without ID (Uptown)?
Dogs that arrive at Chicago Animal Care and Control without a tag, microchip or other identification become available for adoption and transfer to rescue after 3 full days of viewing on petHarbor.com/chicago and at the shelter.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
I found a dog in Uptown — who takes it in?
Found animals in Uptown are handled by Chicago Animal Care and Control (CACC). Phone: 312-747-1406. You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.
Pricing
Searching in Uptown: 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 81,000 people within 1 mi of Uptown – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.
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One-time payment – no subscription.
