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 Ottawa
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in Ottawa — 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.
≈ 690,000 neighbours within 10 km
ReunitedRascal
Found after 5 days and 7 hours
ReunitedTruffle
Found after 3 days and 20 hours
ReunitedMario
Found after 23 hours
ReunitedBond
Found after 2 months and 2 weeks
ReunitedLoulou
Found after 1 month and 2 weeks
What your PawAlarm alert does in Ottawa
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 Ottawa
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my dog goes missing in Ottawa?
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 Ottawa, that's about 51,000 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 Ottawa?
Alerts in Ottawa start from $45. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in Ottawa: 1.5 km reaches about 51,000 people for $72, 3 km reaches about 120,000 people for $302 and 5 km reaches about 260,000 people for $783. You see the exact price before you pay, and there is no subscription.
Can I use PawAlarm in Ottawa 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 Ottawa – a one-off payment, no subscription.
Where is the nearest animal shelter to Ottawa?
For Ottawa, we list Ottawa Humane Society Municipal Animal Shelter. Address: 245 West Hunt Club Road, Ottawa, ON K2E 1A6. Phone: +1 613-725-3166 ext. 223. Call before you go and ask about animals brought in recently.
How long does Ottawa hold a stray pet before it can be rehomed?
The Ottawa Humane Society holds stray animals for the City of Ottawa for three full days, not counting the day they arrive. If your pet is missing, contact the shelter right away and keep checking, because some animals arrive days or weeks later.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
Do cats and dogs need to be registered in Ottawa, and what does it cost?
Ottawa requires every cat and dog to be registered with the City, renewed every year. The pet gets a numbered metal tag to wear. From January 1, 2026, the fee is $22 for a sterilized pet (or one under 6 months) and $42 for an unsterilized pet 6 months or older. The first replacement tag is free.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
I found a dog in Ottawa — who takes it in?
Found animals in Ottawa are handled by City of Ottawa — report a lost pet. Phone: 311. You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.
Pricing
Searching in Ottawa: 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 51,000 people within 1.5 km of Ottawa – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.
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One-time payment – no subscription.
