PawAlarm

Lost dog in Saint Paul?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 Saint Paul

How PawAlarm helps in Saint Paul

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

≈ 480,000 neighbours within 6.2 mi
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Local help in Saint Paul

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

Animal control & found pets

24h emergency vets2

Animal shelters2

National lost & found registries5

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What your PawAlarm alert does in Saint Paul

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 Saint Paul

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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 the Mississippi River corridor and Crosby Farm Regional Park, about 2.7 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 police first, then the 4 vet practices within about 3 miles, straight away.

  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 in Como Regional Park, about 3 miles away, to watch and call rather than chase.

  4. 4

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

    Tip from locals

    Keep the scent item on the quieter side, away from I 94, a busy motorway about 0.6 miles off.

  5. 5

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

    Tip from locals

    Include South Saint Paul, about 4.6 miles southeast, and Maplewood, about 4.8 miles east, in the alert, as a dog may already have reached them.

Frequently asked questions

How does PawAlarm help if my dog goes missing in Saint Paul?

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 Saint Paul, that's about 14,000 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.

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How much does an alert cost in Saint Paul?

Alerts in Saint Paul start from $49. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in Saint Paul: 1 mi reaches about 14,000 people for $88, 1.8 mi reaches about 56,000 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 Saint Paul 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 Saint Paul – a one-off payment, no subscription.

Is there another animal shelter near Saint Paul?

For Saint Paul, we list Minnesota Humane Society. Address: 475 Cleveland Ave N Suite 100B, Saint Paul, MN 55104. Phone: 651-665-9311. Call before you go and ask about animals brought in recently.

How long does Saint Paul Animal Control hold a lost pet before it can be released to a rescue?

Saint Paul Animal Control (SPAC) holds lost animals for a minimum of five business days, counting only days when the shelter is open to the public for at least four hours. During that time staff scan for a microchip, call the numbers on ID tags and post the animal on PawBoost. After the hold, animals may be released to rescue organizations.

Source · checked Oct 6, 2026

What does it cost to get my pet back from Saint Paul Animal Control?

To reclaim an impounded pet in Saint Paul you need proof of ownership (vet records, adoption papers, license paperwork, microchip record or photos) and must pay a $35 impoundment fee plus $19 per day for boarding, plus tax. An unlicensed impounded dog adds a $52 penalty fee, and if no current rabies proof is shown the shelter vaccinates for $30.

Source · checked Oct 6, 2026

I found a dog in Saint Paul — who takes it in?

Found animals in Saint Paul are handled by Saint Paul Animal Services. Address: 1285 Jessamine Ave W, Saint Paul, MN 55108. Phone: 651-266-1100. You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.

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Pricing

Searching in Saint Paul: 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 14,000 people within 1 mi of Saint Paul – 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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Saint Paul: ≈ 14,000 neighbours within 1 mi

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