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 Santa Barbara
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in Santa Barbara — 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.
≈ 140,000 neighbours within 6.2 mi
ReunitedErnie
Found after 3 days and 17 hours
ReunitedIvory
Found after 4 months and 2 weeks
ReunitedThyme
Found after 1 day and 8 hours
ReunitedPistachio
Found after 5 days and 22 hours
ReunitedCleo
Found after 4 days and 16 hours
What your PawAlarm alert does in Santa Barbara
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 Santa Barbara
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my dog goes missing in Santa Barbara?
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 Santa Barbara, that's about 32,000 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 Santa Barbara?
Alerts in Santa Barbara start from $49. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in Santa Barbara: 1 mi reaches about 32,000 people for $88, 1.8 mi reaches about 67,000 people for $300, and 3 mi reaches about 96,000 people for $790. You see the exact price before you pay, and there is no subscription.
Can I use PawAlarm in Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara – a one-off payment, no subscription.
Where is the nearest animal shelter to Santa Barbara?
For Santa Barbara, we list Santa Barbara County Animal Services Shelter. Address: 5473 Overpass Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93111. Phone: 805-681-5285. Call before you go and ask about animals brought in recently.
Who do I call for an animal control emergency in Santa Barbara after hours?
Call the Santa Barbara Police Dispatch Center at 805-882-8900. For animal control issues outside the city limit, contact the Santa Barbara County Animal Shelter.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
I found a dog in Santa Barbara — who takes it in?
Found animals in Santa Barbara are handled by Santa Barbara Police Department Animal Control. Phone: 805-882-8900. You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.
Pricing
Searching in Santa Barbara: 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 32,000 people within 1 mi of Santa Barbara – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.
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One-time payment – no subscription.
