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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 Imperial Beach
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in Imperial Beach — 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.
≈ 540,000 neighbours within 6.2 mi
ReunitedBronze
Found after 2 months and 3 weeks
ReunitedNougat
Found after 4 months and 3 weeks
ReunitedSnowflake
Found after 5 days and 20 hours
ReunitedRex
Found after 1 month and 3 weeks
ReunitedVinnie
Found after 4 months and 2 weeks
What your PawAlarm alert does in Imperial Beach
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 Imperial Beach
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my dog goes missing in Imperial Beach?
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 Imperial Beach, that's about 26,000 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 Imperial Beach?
Alerts in Imperial Beach start from $49. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in Imperial Beach: 1 mi reaches about 26,000 people for $88, 1.8 mi reaches about 50,000 people for $300, and 3 mi reaches about 110,000 people for $790. You see the exact price before you pay, and there is no subscription.
Can I use PawAlarm in Imperial Beach 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 Imperial Beach – a one-off payment, no subscription.
Do dogs have to be on a leash in Imperial Beach?
Yes. In Imperial Beach a dog away from home must be on a leash unless it is in a designated off-leash area, and violators may be cited under Municipal Code Section 6.04.060.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
What does it cost to reclaim a lost pet from the shelter serving Imperial Beach?
Since 1 July 2025 Imperial Beach contracts with San Diego Humane Society. Its fee page lists a $40 impound fee for a dog or cat, plus daily care and other fees; reclaim fees are waived for a licensed, microchipped, spayed or neutered dog picked up on its first day.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
I found a dog in Imperial Beach — who takes it in?
Found animals in Imperial Beach are handled by San Diego Humane Society Animal Control. Phone: 619-299-7012. You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.
Pricing
Searching in Imperial Beach: 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 26,000 people within 1 mi of Imperial Beach – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.
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One-time payment – no subscription.
