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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 Monterey
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in Monterey — 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.
≈ 100,000 neighbours within 6.2 mi
ReunitedVinnie
Found after 4 months and 1 week
ReunitedViolet
Found after 20 hours
ReunitedMillie
Found after 3 weeks and 3 days
ReunitedOlive
Found after 4 months and 2 weeks
ReunitedMisia
Found after 4 months and 4 weeks
What your PawAlarm alert does in Monterey
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 Monterey
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my dog goes missing in Monterey?
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 Monterey, that's about 11,000 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 Monterey?
Alerts in Monterey start from $49. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in Monterey: 1 mi reaches about 11,000 people for $88, 1.8 mi reaches about 30,000 people for $300, and 3 mi reaches about 64,000 people for $790. You see the exact price before you pay, and there is no subscription.
Can I use PawAlarm in Monterey 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 Monterey – a one-off payment, no subscription.
Where can dogs run off leash in Monterey, California?
Monterey has a city dog park across from the El Estero Park Center and the lake in El Estero Park, with separate areas for small and larger dogs. Elsewhere in city parks, dogs must be on a leash no longer than six feet.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
What are the leash rules for dogs in Monterey city parks?
In Monterey city parks, dogs must at all times be on a leash no longer than six feet, held by a person capable of restraining the dog. Exceptions apply to law enforcement dogs and the city dog park.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
I found a dog in Monterey — who takes it in?
Found animals in Monterey are handled by Monterey City Animal Control. Phone: 831-646-3820. You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.
Pricing
Searching in Monterey: 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 11,000 people within 1 mi of Monterey – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.
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One-time payment – no subscription.
