Los Angeles · Santa Monica · Available 24 / 7

Your Pet Is Missing.
Let's Bring Them Home.

I'm Austin Muhs — pet detective, wildlife rescuer, and disaster response veteran based in Santa Monica. Every hour counts. I'm ready right now.

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I'm so sorry you're going through this. Let's start immediately.

◆  Scent-Trail Bloodhounds ◆  Thermal Drone Teams ◆  Mass Mailers & Signage ◆  Humane Trapping ◆  Budget-Friendly ◆  24/7

How I Find Your Pet

A Full Search Arsenal,
Built Around Your Pet

Every missing pet situation is different. I bring every tool and every ounce of determination to your case.

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Scent-Trail Dog Teams

Scent-Trail Dog Teams

Trained tracking dogs follow your pet's unique scent — fast, reliable, day or night, in any terrain.

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Thermal Drone Searches

Thermal Drone Searches

Heat-detecting drones scan hills, parks, canyons, and urban spots — quickly narrowing the search zone.

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Signage & Mass Mailers

Signage & Mass Mailers

High-visibility signs at key points, plus mass mailers reaching thousands of local residents immediately.

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Humane Trapping

Humane Trapping

Safe trap setups for scared or skittish pets — especially effective after multiple confirmed sightings.

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Detective Field Work

Detective Field Work

Calling neighbors, chasing leads, reviewing cameras, driving to shelters — every investigative angle.

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Witness Outreach

Witness Outreach

Direct canvassing, social media coordination, and neighborhood network activation for real-time leads.

Austin on Venice Beach throwing blanket to rescue a pelican
Austin cradling a rescued white dove in both hands
Austin lunging to rescue ducks in a parking lot

Meet Austin Muhs

One Person.
Thousands of Animals.

"Every life matters. Whether it's your dog, a baby possum on the sidewalk, or a bird with a broken wing — I show up."

I'm Austin — Santa Monica's pet detective, wildlife rescuer, filmmaker, and lifelong animal advocate. Hurricanes Harvey, Florence, Maria, and the Paradise Fire taught me to move fast when lives are on the line.

Pricing is always flexible. No family should have to choose between cost and finding their pet.

300–400
Wildlife rescued per year
500+
Saved in Paradise Fire
5+
Years serving LA
24/7
Always available

Disaster Response Legacy

When Disaster Strikes,
Austin Runs Toward It

Search and rescue worker with two dogs in dramatic mountain landscape

Long before pet detective work, Austin led civilian rescue operations across the country's worst disasters. That fearless instinct powers every search he runs today.

🌀 Hurricane Harvey 🌀 Hurricane Florence 🌀 Hurricane Maria 🔥 Paradise Fire — 500+ saved 🔥 2025 LA Wildfires 👥 999 Rescue Team

Community Wildlife Rescue

Your Neighborhood's
Animal Guardian

Beyond lost pets, Austin is Santa Monica's go-to person for injured, orphaned, and displaced wild animals — receiving 3–4 wildlife calls a day during baby season (February–October).

"It's easy. It's not hard. You don't need a degree. If you find an animal in trouble, call me."
SongbirdsOpossumsSquirrelsDovesPelicansDucksRaccoonsReptiles
Tiny rescued songbird perched on Austin's finger
Baby squirrel being freed from string entanglement
Puppy looking through cage bars
Rescued white dove in ventilated box
Two raccoons looking through rescue cage bars

The Community Speaks

An Animal Angel
in Santa Monica

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Austin and his team mobilize within minutes, even on holidays. It feels more like a specialized rescue squad than a typical service provider.

Nextdoor Community

LA Lost Pet Detective listing

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A trusted "animal angel" who regularly rescues critters around the area and ensures they go to a good place. A hidden gem in local professional services.

Santa Monica Neighbor

Nextdoor Review

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Known for his compassionate approach and dedication. Whether it's a baby squirrel, a bird, or an opossum — Austin is the absolute go-to person.

Community Member

Nextdoor

Follow the Work

See Austin In Action

Real rescues, real stories — follow along across all of Austin's platforms.

▶ YouTubeWildlife Rescue Shorts♪TikTok@rescuela3 ⌂ NextdoorLA Lost Pet Detective ✍ SubstackAnimal Rescue & Care ✍ SubstackDaoist Peace Rituals

Transparent Pricing

What Each Service Costs

No hidden fees, no surprises. Fair pricing every time — and I'll always work with your budget.

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Sign Wavers
$500 / day

Team of 2 for 6 hours of high-visibility sign waving in your neighborhood.

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Flyer Distribution
$350 / day

Full-day door-to-door blanketing. +$50 printing+$20 tape

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Flyer Design
$35

Eye-catching lost pet flyer that maximizes community recognition and response.

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Detective Field Work
$500 / day

Leads, cameras, neighbors, shelters — every investigative angle covered daily.

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Drone Search Team
$800–$1,300

Standard or thermal imaging drone. Thermal recommended for rural and canyon areas.

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Bloodhound Team
$1,400

Most reliable scent-tracking method for active, time-sensitive searches.

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Cat Trapping
$450

Trap setup and daily checks for 3 days — ideal for scared or injured cats.

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Postcard Campaign
$1,750

Targeted mailers to the 2,500 homes closest to the last known location.

No family should go without help because of cost. Call Austin and we'll build a plan that works. Getting your pet home is what matters most.

Don't Wait

The First Hours Are
The Most Important

Most pets are recovered in the first 48–72 hours. I'm ready right now — any time, any day.

📞 (310) 923-8959

Call or text anytime — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week including holidays