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 York
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in York — 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.
≈ 210,000 neighbours within 6.2 mi
ReunitedJule
Found after 23 hours
ReunitedBean
Found after 2 days and 15 hours
ReunitedCroissant
Found after 1 month and 2 weeks
ReunitedRoxy
Found after 5 days and 8 hours
ReunitedLucy
Found after 1 month and 1 week
What your PawAlarm alert does in York
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 York
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my cat goes missing in York?
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 York, that's about 51,000 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 York?
Alerts in York start from £36. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in York: 1 mi reaches about 51,000 people for £64, 1.8 mi reaches about 110,000 people for £220 and 3 mi reaches about 160,000 people for £575. You see the exact price before you pay, and there is no subscription.
Can I use PawAlarm in York 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 York – a one-off payment, no subscription.
Where is the nearest animal shelter to York?
For York, we list RSPCA York, Harrogate & District Branch. Address: Landing Lane, York YO26 4RH. Phone: 01904 654949. Call before you go and ask about animals brought in recently.
Who can help if I lose or find a cat in York?
Cats Protection's North Yorkshire Cat Centre covers York postcodes such as YO1, YO10, YO23, YO24 and YO30. To report a lost cat or a cat you have found, email the centre with details and a photo (enquiries@york.cats.org.uk).
Source · checked 9 Oct 2026
I found a cat in York — who takes it in?
Found animals in York are handled by City of York Council Stray Dog Service. Phone: 01904 552299. You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.
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Searching in York: 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 51,000 people within 1 mi of York – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.
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One-time payment – no subscription.
