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 Vancouver
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in Vancouver — 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.
≈ 1,000,000 neighbours within 10 km
ReunitedBiscotti
Found after 2 days and 5 hours
ReunitedPistachio
Found after 1 week and 4 days
ReunitedPompon
Found after 2 months and 3 weeks
ReunitedSally
Found after 5 days and 17 hours
ReunitedPeterle
Found after 1 month and 1 week
What your PawAlarm alert does in Vancouver
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 Vancouver
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my dog goes missing in Vancouver?
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 Vancouver, that's about 40,000 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 Vancouver?
Alerts in Vancouver start from $45. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in Vancouver: 1.5 km reaches about 40,000 people for $72, 3 km reaches about 190,000 people for $302 and 5 km reaches about 530,000 people for $783. You see the exact price before you pay, and there is no subscription.
Can I use PawAlarm in Vancouver 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 Vancouver – a one-off payment, no subscription.
Where is the nearest animal shelter to Vancouver?
For Vancouver, we list BC SPCA Vancouver. Address: 1205 East 7th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5T 1R1. Phone: +1 604-879-7721. Call before you go and ask about animals brought in recently.
How long does the Vancouver Animal Shelter keep a stray dog before it can be adopted out?
The City of Vancouver holds dogs that nobody claims for at least three business days before it evaluates them for adoption. Licensed dogs are returned to their owners, and a licensed dog gets one free ride home per calendar year so it isn't taken to the shelter.
Source · checked Oct 9, 2026
What does it cost to get my impounded dog back from Vancouver Animal Services?
Vancouver Animal Services' fee table lists a pickup (impound) fee of $123 for a licensed dog. For an unlicensed dog it is $240, plus the $68 licence fee. No tax is charged on pickup fees. Boarding costs $32 per day for a regular dog, plus taxes.
Source · checked Oct 9, 2026
I found a dog in Vancouver — who takes it in?
Found animals in Vancouver are handled by City of Vancouver — report a lost pet. Phone: +1 604-873-7000. You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.
Pricing
Searching in Vancouver: 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 40,000 people within 1.5 km of Vancouver – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.
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One-time payment – no subscription.
