Free
Everything for searching on the ground
£0
- 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 Pontefract
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in Pontefract — 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 cat.
≈ 200,000 neighbours within 6.2 mi
ReunitedAyla
Found after 5 days and 6 hours
ReunitedFlopsy
Found after 1 month and 3 weeks
ReunitedNeko
Found after 3 days and 22 hours
ReunitedApollo
Found after 2 months and 1 week
ReunitedRon
Found after 3 months and 3 weeks
What your PawAlarm alert does in Pontefract
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 cat in Pontefract
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my cat goes missing in Pontefract?
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 cat was last seen – within 1 mi of Pontefract, that's about 26,000 people. The alert goes live within 60 minutes. Anyone who spots your cat reports the sighting on your search page, and you get it by email straight away.
My indoor cat escaped. Where should I look first?
Check your home and the area around the escape point carefully. Look under cover and ask the people next door to check inside sheds and garages. A frightened cat may stay hidden without answering your calls.
How to Find an Indoor Cat That Got OutsideHow much does an alert cost in Pontefract?
Alerts in Pontefract start from £36. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in Pontefract: 1 mi reaches about 26,000 people for £64, 1.8 mi reaches about 38,000 people for £220 and 3 mi reaches about 94,000 people for £575. You see the exact price before you pay, and there is no subscription.
Can I use PawAlarm in Pontefract 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 Pontefract – a one-off payment, no subscription.
Where is the nearest animal shelter to Pontefract?
For Pontefract, we list Pontefract Dog Rescue. Address: Hodgewood Farm, Havercroft Lane, Darrington, Pontefract, WF8 3BP. Phone: 01977 671222. Call before you go and ask about animals brought in recently.
What happens if a dead pet is collected from the road in Pontefract?
Wakefield Council removes dead animals from the public highway and other public land, including domestic cats and dogs, and this is a free service. If it collects a deceased domestic pet, it takes the animal to its depot, checks for a microchip and stores it respectfully while it tries to identify the owner.
Source · checked 9 Oct 2026
I found a cat in Pontefract — who takes it in?
Found animals in Pontefract are handled by Wakefield Council - Dog Warden Service. Address: Kennels: 01924 261968 (working hours) / 07859 955679 (out of hours). Phone: 0345 8 506 506. You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.
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Searching in Pontefract: start for free or alert everyone nearby
The search poster and search page for your cat are free. With Professional, we show your alert to about 26,000 people within 1 mi of Pontefract – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.
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One-time payment – no subscription.
