Free
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 San Diego
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in San Diego — 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.
≈ 680,000 neighbours within 6.2 mi
ReunitedJupiter
Found after 5 days and 18 hours
ReunitedWren
Found after 1 week and 3 days
ReunitedLea
Found after 5 days and 7 hours
ReunitedTove
Found after 1 week and 5 days
ReunitedJuliette
Found after 3 months and 1 week
What your PawAlarm alert does in San Diego
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 San Diego
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my dog goes missing in San Diego?
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 San Diego, that's about 40,000 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 San Diego?
Alerts in San Diego start from $49. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in San Diego: 1 mi reaches about 40,000 people for $88, 1.8 mi reaches about 74,000 people for $300, and 3 mi reaches about 180,000 people for $790. You see the exact price before you pay, and there is no subscription.
Can I use PawAlarm in San Diego 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 San Diego – a one-off payment, no subscription.
Is there another animal shelter near San Diego?
For San Diego, we list Rancho Coastal Humane Society. Address: 389 Requeza Street, Encinitas, CA 92024. Phone: (760) 753-6413. Call before you go and ask about animals brought in recently.
Do I have to license my dog in San Diego, and how soon?
Yes. San Diego Humane Society, which licenses dogs for the City of San Diego, says dogs must be vaccinated against rabies and licensed within 30 days of reaching four months of age, of acquiring the dog, or of moving in. A current rabies certificate is required, and a $25 late fee applies if you renew late. Replacement tags cost $15.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
How long is the stray hold for a pet found in San Diego?
San Diego Humane Society says animals needing a legal stray hold of 72 hours are posted on its found-pets page, which is updated through the day. Check that page regularly if your pet is missing, then follow its steps to reclaim.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
I found a dog in San Diego — who takes it in?
Found animals in San Diego are handled by San Diego Animal Services. Address: 5500 Gaines St., San Diego, CA 92110. Phone: 619-299-7012 ext. 1. You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.
Pricing
Searching in San Diego: 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 40,000 people within 1 mi of San Diego – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.
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One-time payment – no subscription.
