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 Van Nest
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in Van Nest — 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.
≈ 2,500,000 neighbours within 6.2 mi
ReunitedQueenie
Found after 2 months and 2 weeks
ReunitedPlum
Found after 1 day and 10 hours
ReunitedChewie
Found after 1 week and 6 days
ReunitedMoose
Found after 1 day and 5 hours
ReunitedTopaz
Found after 2 days and 12 hours
What your PawAlarm alert does in Van Nest
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 Van Nest
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my dog goes missing in Van Nest?
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 Van Nest, that's about 140,000 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 Van Nest?
Alerts in Van Nest start from $49. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in Van Nest: 1 mi reaches about 140,000 people for $88, 1.8 mi reaches about 400,000 people for $300, and 3 mi reaches about 1,100,000 people for $790. You see the exact price before you pay, and there is no subscription.
Can I use PawAlarm in Van Nest 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 Van Nest – a one-off payment, no subscription.
How much is a dog license in Van Nest, Bronx?
New York City dog licenses cost $8.50 per year for spayed or neutered dogs of any age. For a dog that is not neutered, the fee is $8.50 under 4 months and $34 over 4 months.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
Can dogs go off leash in Van Nest parks?
In New York City, dogs with proof of a current dog license and rabies vaccination can run off leash in city park dog runs.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
I found a dog in Van Nest — who takes it in?
Found animals in Van Nest are handled by Animal Care Centers of NYC (ACC). You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.
Pricing
Searching in Van Nest: 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 140,000 people within 1 mi of Van Nest – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.
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One-time payment – no subscription.
