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 Waltham
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in Waltham — 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.
≈ 520,000 neighbours within 6.2 mi
ReunitedBacon
Found after 1 day and 18 hours
ReunitedJule
Found after 4 days and 18 hours
ReunitedZoe
Found after 2 days and 16 hours
ReunitedDomino
Found after 2 days and 8 hours
ReunitedMimi
Found after 5 days and 12 hours
What your PawAlarm alert does in Waltham
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 Waltham
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my dog goes missing in Waltham?
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 Waltham, that's about 28,000 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 Waltham?
Alerts in Waltham start from $49. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in Waltham: 1 mi reaches about 28,000 people for $88, 1.8 mi reaches about 62,000 people for $300, and 3 mi reaches about 140,000 people for $790. You see the exact price before you pay, and there is no subscription.
Can I use PawAlarm in Waltham 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 Waltham – a one-off payment, no subscription.
What are the opening hours of Waltham Animal Control?
Waltham Animal Control, at 155 Lexington St, is open Monday to Friday from 10 am to 6 pm. It helps residents with stray pets and wildlife concerns.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
How long does Waltham hold stray dogs?
Waltham has no shelter for stray animals; dogs picked up by Animal Control are held for 7 days. Call the Waltham police at 781-314-3600 to check whether a dog was brought to the station.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
I found a dog in Waltham — who takes it in?
Found animals in Waltham are handled by Waltham Animal Control. Phone: 781-314-3596. You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.
Pricing
Searching in Waltham: 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 28,000 people within 1 mi of Waltham – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.
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One-time payment – no subscription.
