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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
How PawAlarm helps in Austin
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in Austin — 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.
≈ 670,000 neighbours within 6.2 mi
ReunitedJoey
Found after 3 months and 1 week
ReunitedDomino
Found after 2 months and 3 weeks
ReunitedBailey
Found after 3 days and 11 hours
ReunitedTiramisu
Found after 5 days and 12 hours
ReunitedBetty
Found after 1 day and 11 hours
What your PawAlarm alert does in Austin
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 Austin
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my dog goes missing in Austin?
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 Austin, that's about 29,000 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 Austin?
Alerts in Austin start from $49. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in Austin: 1 mi reaches about 29,000 people for $88, 1.8 mi reaches about 94,000 people for $300, and 3 mi reaches about 260,000 people for $790. You see the exact price before you pay, and there is no subscription.
Can I use PawAlarm in Austin 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 Austin – a one-off payment, no subscription.
Is there another animal shelter near Austin?
For Austin, we list Austin Humane Society. Address: 124 W. Anderson Lane, Austin, TX 78752. Phone: 512-646-7387. Call before you go and ask about animals brought in recently.
How long does Austin Animal Services hold a stray pet?
Austin Animal Services holds stray pets for 72 hours, after which they can be released for adoption or transfer. The shelter lists daily opening hours of 11am to 7pm, so owners should visit within that window.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
Where can I get a stray I found in Austin scanned for a microchip?
Austin Animal Services says Animal Services, any area shelter, vet offices, fire stations and Thomlinson's Feed Stores have microchip scanners. For a sick or injured pet call 3-1-1 or 512-974-2000. Austin's official lost-and-found tool is Petco Love Lost.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
I found a dog in Austin — who takes it in?
Found animals in Austin are handled by Austin Animal Services. Address: 7201 Levander Loop, Building A, Austin, TX 78702. Phone: 512-974-2000. You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.
Pricing
Searching in Austin: 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 29,000 people within 1 mi of Austin – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.
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One-time payment – no subscription.
