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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 Mission Viejo
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in Mission Viejo — 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.
≈ 440,000 neighbours within 6.2 mi
ReunitedMaja
Found after 2 weeks and 6 days
ReunitedCody
Found after 21 hours
ReunitedShadow
Found after 5 days and 18 hours
ReunitedAmelie
Found after 1 month and 5 days
ReunitedWalter
Found after 3 days and 11 hours
What your PawAlarm alert does in Mission Viejo
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 Mission Viejo
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my dog goes missing in Mission Viejo?
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 Mission Viejo, that's about 18,000 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 Mission Viejo?
Alerts in Mission Viejo start from $49. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in Mission Viejo: 1 mi reaches about 18,000 people for $88, 1.8 mi reaches about 57,000 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 Mission Viejo 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 Mission Viejo – a one-off payment, no subscription.
What does the Mission Viejo Animal Services Center handle?
The city's Animal Services Center handles licensing, vaccine and microchip clinics, impoundment of stray animals, rabies control and adoptions. It also provides a 24-hour response to emergency calls.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
How long does Mission Viejo Animal Services hold a stray animal?
Mission Viejo Animal Services holds stray untagged animals for five working days, and for 10 days if the animal is wearing a required license or other traceable identification. The center handles approximately 3,000 animals each year.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
I found a dog in Mission Viejo — who takes it in?
Found animals in Mission Viejo are handled by Mission Viejo Animal Services Center. Phone: 949-470-3045. You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.
Pricing
Searching in Mission Viejo: 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 18,000 people within 1 mi of Mission Viejo – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.
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One-time payment – no subscription.
