PawAlarm

Lost dog in Montréal?Emergency help to bring your dog home fast.

Every hour counts – we get going right away and alert thousands of neighbours around the spot where your dog went missing. Every sighting comes straight to you.

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How it works

Within 60 minutes, thousands of neighbours see your pet: we put your alert on Facebook and Instagram, right around the spot where it went missing.

Every sighting reaches you instantly – by email and in your personal dashboard.

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Map of PawAlarm's search radius around Montréal

How PawAlarm helps in Montréal

This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in Montréal — 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.

≈ 1,600,000 neighbours within 10 km
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Local help in Montréal

These local services can help you search for a missing pet in Montréal.

Lost-property / found animals

Animal shelters2

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What your PawAlarm alert does in Montréal

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 Montréal

  1. 1

    Search outward along roads, paths and fields — a dog can cover several kilometres in the first few hours.

  2. 2

    Call the shelter, the local police and nearby vets straight away: a loose dog is usually picked up and handed in quickly.

  3. 3

    Ask people not to chase or shout — a frightened dog runs. Crouch down, avoid eye contact and call calmly.

  4. 4

    Leave something carrying your scent, plus water, where he went missing, and check back regularly.

  5. 5

    Report him to the microchip registry and start a targeted alert that reaches the whole neighbourhood at once.

Frequently asked questions

How does PawAlarm help if my dog goes missing in Montréal?

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 1.5 km of Montréal, that's about 62,000 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 Hours
How much does an alert cost in Montréal?

Alerts in Montréal start from $45. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in Montréal: 1.5 km reaches about 62,000 people for $72, 3 km reaches about 230,000 people for $302 and 5 km reaches about 590,000 people for $783. You see the exact price before you pay, and there is no subscription.

Can I use PawAlarm in Montréal 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 Montréal – a one-off payment, no subscription.

Is there another animal shelter near Montréal?

For Montréal, we list SPCA de Montréal. Address: 5215 rue Jean-Talon Ouest, Montréal, QC H4P 1X4. Phone: +1 514-735-2711. Call before you go and ask about animals brought in recently.

How much is a dog licence in Montréal?

Every dog in Montréal needs a City licence, renewed every year. It costs $31.80, plus $11.60 if you renew after the expiry date. The tag is issued for life, and the licence is free for the first year for dogs adopted from Proanima or the Montréal SPCA.

Source · checked Oct 6, 2026

Do cats and dogs have to be microchipped and spayed or neutered in Montréal?

Yes. In Montréal, every cat and dog older than 6 months must be microchipped and spayed or neutered. A note from a veterinarian can exempt a pet for medical reasons, and breeding animals registered with a recognized breed association do not have to be spayed or neutered.

Source · checked Oct 6, 2026

I found a dog in Montréal — who takes it in?

Found animals in Montréal are handled by Ville de Montréal — report a lost cat or dog to Proanima. Phone: +1 514-379-2525. You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.

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Pricing

Searching in Montréal: 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 62,000 people within 1.5 km of Montréal – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.

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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
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Montréal: ≈ 62,000 neighbours within 1.5 km

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Helpful guides

Close-up of a frightened dog — a lost dog can slip into panicked survival mode

Lost Dog: What to Do in the First 24 Hours

A calm, step-by-step action plan for the first 24 hours after your dog goes missing.

7 min read

A small dog sitting alone at the edge of a field, looking into the distance

How to Find a Lost Dog: A Step-by-Step Search Plan

The complete search plan for a lost dog, from setting your search radius and searching without chasing to posters, alerts, feeding stations and the weeks after.

9 min read

An anxious dog hiding under a blanket — typical during fireworks and thunderstorms

Dog Ran Away Scared: What to Do When Your Dog Bolts in Panic

Why panicked dogs run blind and far — and how to bring a scared dog home instead of accidentally driving it further away.

8 min read

Close-up of a dog's face — a clear photo makes the best lost-pet poster

How to Make a Lost-Pet Poster That Actually Works

A poster that works needs one big photo, one huge word, and only the essentials. Here is exactly how to build and place it.

7 min read

A hand holding a phone with social media apps

How to Use Facebook and Nextdoor to Find a Lost Pet

How to post on Facebook and Nextdoor so your appeal actually reaches the right people — and where free organic posts run out of reach.

8 min read

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