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 Rayleigh
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in Rayleigh — 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.
≈ 430,000 neighbours within 6.2 mi
ReunitedRain
Found after 5 days and 22 hours
ReunitedBjorn
Found after 3 days and 16 hours
ReunitedCannoli
Found after 4 days and 21 hours
ReunitedMagnolia
Found after 2 days and 8 hours
ReunitedSmilla
Found after 3 days and 13 hours
What your PawAlarm alert does in Rayleigh
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 Rayleigh
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my cat goes missing in Rayleigh?
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 Rayleigh, that's about 28,000 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 Rayleigh?
Alerts in Rayleigh start from £36. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in Rayleigh: 1 mi reaches about 28,000 people for £64, 1.8 mi reaches about 53,000 people for £220 and 3 mi reaches about 130,000 people for £575. You see the exact price before you pay, and there is no subscription.
Can I use PawAlarm in Rayleigh 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 Rayleigh – a one-off payment, no subscription.
Where is the nearest animal shelter to Rayleigh?
For Rayleigh, we list RSPCA Essex South, Southend & District Branch. Address: 6 West Street, Rochford SS4 1AL. Phone: 0300 772 7798. Call before you go and ask about animals brought in recently.
What happens if a microchipped cat or dog found in Rayleigh is picked up by the council?
Rochford District Council's animal warden scans any microchipped cat or dog it finds and tries to return it to its owner without taking it to the kennels or cattery. If the owner is not available, the pet may need to go to the kennels or cattery for a short time, and the council leaves a message asking the owner to make contact.
Source · checked 9 Oct 2026
Who should I contact if I find a stray cat in Rayleigh?
Cats Protection's Rayleigh, Castle Point & District branch takes reports of found cats in the Rayleigh area, which it covers under postcodes SS5, SS6, SS7 and SS8. Finders can report a found cat to the branch by phone or email, and the branch's website also has a Found Cats section.
Source · checked 9 Oct 2026
I found a cat in Rayleigh — who takes it in?
Found animals in Rayleigh are handled by Rochford District Council - Dog Warden Service. Phone: 01702 318111. You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.
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Searching in Rayleigh: 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 28,000 people within 1 mi of Rayleigh – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.
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One-time payment – no subscription.
