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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 Dayton
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in Dayton — 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.
≈ 280,000 neighbours within 6.2 mi
ReunitedDots
Found after 5 hours
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Found after 2 months and 3 days
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Found after 1 month and 1 week
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Found after 2 weeks and 5 days
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Found after 1 month and 5 days
What your PawAlarm alert does in Dayton
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 Dayton
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my dog goes missing in Dayton?
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 Dayton, that's about 7,400 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 Dayton?
Alerts in Dayton start from $49. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in Dayton: 1 mi reaches about 7,400 people for $88, 1.8 mi reaches about 37,000 people for $300, and 3 mi reaches about 100,000 people for $790. You see the exact price before you pay, and there is no subscription.
Can I use PawAlarm in Dayton 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 Dayton – a one-off payment, no subscription.
Where is the nearest animal shelter to Dayton?
For Dayton, we list Humane Society of Greater Dayton. Address: 1661 Nicholas Road, Dayton, OH 45417. Phone: 937-268-7387. Call before you go and ask about animals brought in recently.
Who enforces dog laws in Dayton, Ohio?
Dayton is in Montgomery County, where the county's Animal Care and Control Officers enforce state dog laws and respond to animal-related safety concerns. They can be reached on the main office line listed on the county Animal Resource Center site.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
How long does the Montgomery County Animal Resource Center hold a licensed dog found in Dayton?
Under Ohio law, a licensed dog brought to the Montgomery County shelter is held for at least 14 days, with multiple attempts to contact the owner listed on the licence. The usual hold for other stray dogs is three days.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
I found a dog in Dayton — who takes it in?
Found animals in Dayton are handled by Montgomery County Animal Resource Center — Animal Care & Control. Address: 6790 Webster Street, Dayton, OH 45414. Phone: 937-898-4457. You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.
Pricing
Searching in Dayton: 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 7,400 people within 1 mi of Dayton – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.
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One-time payment – no subscription.
