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 Los Angeles
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in Los Angeles — 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.
≈ 1,800,000 neighbours within 6.2 mi
ReunitedElsie
Found after 4 months and 2 weeks
ReunitedMimi
Found after 3 weeks and 6 days
ReunitedCannoli
Found after 2 weeks and 3 days
ReunitedLemon
Found after 3 months and 2 weeks
ReunitedSalsa
Found after 2 days and 8 hours
What your PawAlarm alert does in Los Angeles
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 Los Angeles
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my dog goes missing in Los Angeles?
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 Los Angeles, that's about 44,000 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 Los Angeles?
Alerts in Los Angeles start from $49. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in Los Angeles: 1 mi reaches about 44,000 people for $88, 1.8 mi reaches about 140,000 people for $300, and 3 mi reaches about 470,000 people for $790. You see the exact price before you pay, and there is no subscription.
Can I use PawAlarm in Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles – a one-off payment, no subscription.
Where is the nearest animal shelter to Los Angeles?
For Los Angeles, we list spcaLA (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Los Angeles). Address: 5026 W Jefferson Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90016. Phone: (323) 730-5300. Call before you go and ask about animals brought in recently.
Do dogs in Los Angeles need a license, and what does it cost?
In the City of Los Angeles every dog over four months old must be licensed (LAMC 53.28) and spayed or neutered (LAMC 53.15.2(b)), and a current rabies certificate is required. A license for an altered dog costs $20 for one year or $55 for three years, and the tag must be worn whenever the dog is off your property. Low-income seniors (62+) and low-income disabled residents can get one $10 license per household.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
I found a dog or cat in Los Angeles. Can I keep it at home while looking for the owner?
Yes, under LA Animal Services' Shelter-at-Home program (Ordinance 186287) you can care for an untagged stray dog or cat at home for up to 30 days. Within four hours of finding it you must notify the nearest LA Animal Services Center, send at least two photos, have it scanned for a microchip and put up posters where you found it. Between day 30 and day 32 you must either keep and license the animal or surrender it to one of the six centers.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
I found a dog in Los Angeles — who takes it in?
Found animals in Los Angeles are handled by City of Los Angeles Animal Services. Address: 200 N Spring St, Los Angeles, CA 90012. Phone: 213-473-3231. You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.
Pricing
Searching in Los Angeles: 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 44,000 people within 1 mi of Los Angeles – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.
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One-time payment – no subscription.
