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 Francisco
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in San Francisco — 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.
≈ 880,000 neighbours within 6.2 mi
ReunitedLuigi
Found after 1 month and 2 weeks
ReunitedLenny
Found after 2 days and 1 hour
ReunitedNebula
Found after 3 months and 5 days
ReunitedZuzia
Found after 1 day and 6 hours
ReunitedOtis
Found after 4 days and 14 hours
What your PawAlarm alert does in San Francisco
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 Francisco
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my dog goes missing in San Francisco?
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 Francisco, that's about 130,000 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 Francisco?
Alerts in San Francisco start from $49. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in San Francisco: 1 mi reaches about 130,000 people for $88, 1.8 mi reaches about 320,000 people for $300, and 3 mi reaches about 500,000 people for $790. You see the exact price before you pay, and there is no subscription.
Can I use PawAlarm in San Francisco 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 Francisco – a one-off payment, no subscription.
Where is the nearest animal shelter to San Francisco?
For San Francisco, we list San Francisco SPCA. Address: 201 Alabama Street, San Francisco, CA 94103. Phone: (415) 554-3000. Call before you go and ask about animals brought in recently.
Does my dog need a license in San Francisco?
Yes. San Francisco law requires every dog over four months old to be licensed, including service dogs. The city says licensing confirms rabies vaccination and helps lost dogs get back to their owners; questions go to Animal Care & Control at 415-554-6364.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
I found a dog in San Francisco — who takes it in?
Found animals in San Francisco are handled by San Francisco Animal Care and Control. Address: 1419 Bryant Street, San Francisco, CA 94103. Phone: (415) 554-6364. You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.
Pricing
Searching in San Francisco: 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 130,000 people within 1 mi of San Francisco – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.
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One-time payment – no subscription.
