PawAlarm

Lost dog in Ontario?Emergency help to bring your dog home fast.

Every hour counts – we get going right away and alert thousands of neighbors around the spot where your dog went missing. Every sighting comes straight to you.

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How it works

Within 60 minutes, thousands of neighbors see your pet: we put your alert on Facebook and Instagram, right around the spot where it went missing.

Every sighting reaches you instantly – by email and in your personal dashboard.

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Map of PawAlarm's search radius around Ontario

How PawAlarm helps in Ontario

This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in Ontario — 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.

≈ 660,000 neighbours within 6.2 mi
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Local help in Ontario

These local services can help you search for a missing pet in Ontario.

Animal control & found pets

24h emergency vets3

Animal shelters2

Local search groups2

National lost & found registries5

Sources:[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11]

What your PawAlarm alert does in Ontario

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 Ontario

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    Search outward along roads, paths and fields — a dog can cover several kilometres in the first few hours.

    Tip from locals

    Search outward along Cucamonga Creek, about 2.9 miles out, then sweep Upland Memorial Park, about 2.8 miles away, since a dog can cover several miles in the first hours.

  2. 2

    Call the shelter, the local police and nearby vets straight away: a loose dog is usually picked up and handed in quickly.

    Tip from locals

    Call the local police and the 2 vets within 5 km straight away, and send them a clear recent photo along with the place you last saw your dog.

  3. 3

    Ask people not to chase or shout — a frightened dog runs. Crouch down, avoid eye contact and call calmly.

    Tip from locals

    Ask dog walkers at Homer F. Briggs Park and Cabrillo Park to watch and call your dog calmly rather than chase, since running after it can push a scared dog further away.

  4. 4

    Leave something carrying your scent, plus water, where he went missing, and check back regularly.

  5. 5

    Report him to the microchip registry and start a targeted alert that reaches the whole neighbourhood at once.

    Tip from locals

    Tell the microchip registry, then start a targeted alert covering Chino, about 4.2 miles to the south-west, and Claremont, about 4.5 miles to the north-west, where a dog may already have reached.

Frequently asked questions

How does PawAlarm help if my dog goes missing in Ontario?

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 Ontario, that's about 36,000 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 Hours
How much does an alert cost in Ontario?

Alerts in Ontario start from $49. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in Ontario: 1 mi reaches about 36,000 people for $88, 1.8 mi reaches about 97,000 people for $300, and 3 mi reaches about 230,000 people for $790. You see the exact price before you pay, and there is no subscription.

Can I use PawAlarm in Ontario 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 Ontario – a one-off payment, no subscription.

Is there another animal shelter near Ontario?

For Ontario, we list West End Shelter for Animals. Address: 1010 E. Mission Blvd, Ontario, CA 91761. Phone: (909) 947-3517. Call before you go and ask about animals brought in recently.

When is the licensing office of the Animal Resource Center of the Inland Empire open for Ontario pet owners?

The Animal Resource Center of the Inland Empire lists its licensing office hours as Monday through Sunday, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm.

Source · checked Oct 6, 2026

How much is a dog licence in Ontario, California?

Dog licences in the City of Ontario cost $25 for one year for an altered dog and $100 for one year for an unaltered dog. Senior citizens (65+) pay $5 for an altered dog and $55 for an unaltered dog, and a replacement tag costs $5.

Source · checked Oct 6, 2026

I found a dog in Ontario — who takes it in?

Found animals in Ontario are handled by Animal Resource Center of the Inland Empire. Address: 1630 Shearwater Street, Ontario, CA 91761. Phone: (909) 321-1080. You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.

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Pricing

Searching in Ontario: 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 36,000 people within 1 mi of Ontario – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.

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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
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Helpful guides

Close-up of a frightened dog — a lost dog can slip into panicked survival mode

Lost Dog: What to Do in the First 24 Hours

A calm, step-by-step action plan for the first 24 hours after your dog goes missing.

7 min read

A small dog sitting alone at the edge of a field, looking into the distance

How to Find a Lost Dog: A Step-by-Step Search Plan

The complete search plan for a lost dog, from setting your search radius and searching without chasing to posters, alerts, feeding stations and the weeks after.

9 min read

An anxious dog hiding under a blanket — typical during fireworks and thunderstorms

Dog Ran Away Scared: What to Do When Your Dog Bolts in Panic

Why panicked dogs run blind and far — and how to bring a scared dog home instead of accidentally driving it further away.

8 min read

Close-up of a dog's face — a clear photo makes the best lost-pet poster

How to Make a Lost-Pet Poster That Actually Works

A poster that works needs one big photo, one huge word, and only the essentials. Here is exactly how to build and place it.

7 min read

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How to Use Facebook and Nextdoor to Find a Lost Pet

How to post on Facebook and Nextdoor so your appeal actually reaches the right people — and where free organic posts run out of reach.

8 min read

Shown on to ~660,000 neighbours in Ontario.

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