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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 Novato
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in Novato — 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.
≈ 69,000 neighbours within 6.2 mi
ReunitedLatka
Found after 2 days and 12 hours
ReunitedJosie
Found after 1 month and 1 week
ReunitedYoda
Found after 5 days and 21 hours
ReunitedLina
Found after 1 month and 3 weeks
ReunitedVinnie
Found after 3 months and 1 day
What your PawAlarm alert does in Novato
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 Novato
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my dog goes missing in Novato?
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 Novato, that's about 16,000 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 Novato?
Alerts in Novato start from $49. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in Novato: 1 mi reaches about 16,000 people for $88, 1.8 mi reaches about 28,000 people for $300, and 3 mi reaches about 45,000 people for $790. You see the exact price before you pay, and there is no subscription.
Can I use PawAlarm in Novato 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 Novato – a one-off payment, no subscription.
How long are stray animals held in Novato?
Under Novato's municipal code, unidentified stray animals are held five working days and identified strays eight working days; the count excludes the impound day, shelter closure days and holidays.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
Can dogs be off leash in Novato parks?
No, except where signs permit it: Novato's code makes it unlawful to have a dog off leash on any public property, including parks, schools and open space, unless posted as permitted.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
I found a dog in Novato — who takes it in?
Found animals in Novato are handled by Marin Humane / Marin Animal Services. Phone: 415-883-4621. You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.
Pricing
Searching in Novato: 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 16,000 people within 1 mi of Novato – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.
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One-time payment – no subscription.
