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 Monica
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in Santa Monica — 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.
≈ 530,000 neighbours within 6.2 mi
ReunitedBastet
Found after 4 days and 19 hours
ReunitedQuincy
Found after 2 weeks and 9 hours
ReunitedKicia
Found after 1 day and 18 hours
ReunitedGandalf
Found after 4 months and 1 week
ReunitedVinnie
Found after 2 days and 6 hours
What your PawAlarm alert does in Santa Monica
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 Monica
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my dog goes missing in Santa Monica?
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 Monica, that's about 41,000 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 Monica?
Alerts in Santa Monica start from $49. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in Santa Monica: 1 mi reaches about 41,000 people for $88, 1.8 mi reaches about 90,000 people for $300, and 3 mi reaches about 190,000 people for $790. You see the exact price before you pay, and there is no subscription.
Can I use PawAlarm in Santa Monica 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 Monica – a one-off payment, no subscription.
What is the leash law in Santa Monica?
Under Santa Monica Municipal Code 4.04.155, a dog on public property must be in the custody and control of a competent person and either confined in a car or restrained by a chain or leash six feet or less in length. A violation is an infraction with a fine of not less than $50 per violation.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
I found a dog in Santa Monica — who takes it in?
Found animals in Santa Monica are handled by Santa Monica Police Department Animal Control Unit. Phone: 310-458-8595. You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.
Pricing
Searching in Santa Monica: 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 41,000 people within 1 mi of Santa Monica – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.
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One-time payment – no subscription.
