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 Juan Capistrano
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in San Juan Capistrano — 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.
≈ 290,000 neighbours within 6.2 mi
ReunitedFinch
Found after 17 hours
ReunitedGino
Found after 3 months and 1 week
ReunitedSprinkles
Found after 1 day and 2 hours
ReunitedMausi
Found after 10 hours
ReunitedStella
Found after 4 months and 2 days
What your PawAlarm alert does in San Juan Capistrano
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 Juan Capistrano
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my dog goes missing in San Juan Capistrano?
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 Juan Capistrano, that's about 17,000 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 Juan Capistrano?
Alerts in San Juan Capistrano start from $49. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in San Juan Capistrano: 1 mi reaches about 17,000 people for $88, 1.8 mi reaches about 34,000 people for $300, and 3 mi reaches about 100,000 people for $790. You see the exact price before you pay, and there is no subscription.
Can I use PawAlarm in San Juan Capistrano 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 Juan Capistrano – a one-off payment, no subscription.
How much is a dog licence in San Juan Capistrano?
OC Animal Care lists a 12-month dog licence for San Juan Capistrano at $28 for a sterilized dog and $159 for an unsterilized dog.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
How long does OC Animal Care hold lost pets?
OC Animal Care holds lost pets for their owners to claim for 4-10 days, depending on the city where they were found and whether they had any identification. To redeem a pet, call (714) 935-6848.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
I found a dog in San Juan Capistrano — who takes it in?
Contact Mission Viejo Animal Services Center, an animal shelter we list for San Juan Capistrano: they can take the animal in or tell you who does. You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.
Pricing
Searching in San Juan Capistrano: 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 17,000 people within 1 mi of San Juan Capistrano – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.
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One-time payment – no subscription.
