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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 Costa Mesa
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in Costa Mesa — 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.
≈ 500,000 neighbours within 6.2 mi
ReunitedLars
Found after 4 months and 4 days
ReunitedElsie
Found after 4 days and 5 hours
ReunitedMoritz
Found after 1 day and 9 hours
ReunitedCara
Found after 2 months and 3 weeks
ReunitedAnnie
Found after 1 month and 1 week
What your PawAlarm alert does in Costa Mesa
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 Costa Mesa
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my dog goes missing in Costa Mesa?
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 Costa Mesa, that's about 41,000 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 Costa Mesa?
Alerts in Costa Mesa start from $49. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in Costa Mesa: 1 mi reaches about 41,000 people for $88, 1.8 mi reaches about 91,000 people for $300, and 3 mi reaches about 160,000 people for $790. You see the exact price before you pay, and there is no subscription.
Can I use PawAlarm in Costa Mesa 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 Costa Mesa – a one-off payment, no subscription.
Where is the nearest animal shelter to Costa Mesa?
For Costa Mesa, we list WAGS Pet Adoption (Costa Mesa contracted shelter). Address: 6621 Westminster Blvd, Westminster, CA 92683. Phone: (714) 887-6156. Call before you go and ask about animals brought in recently.
I found a dog in Costa Mesa — who takes it in?
Found animals in Costa Mesa are handled by City of Costa Mesa Animal Services Unit. Address: 99 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626. Phone: (714) 754-5311. You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.
Pricing
Searching in Costa Mesa: 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 41,000 people within 1 mi of Costa Mesa – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.
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One-time payment – no subscription.
