Lost cat in Cavan? Missing & found cats nearby

Map of PawAlarm's search radius around Cavan

How PawAlarm helps in Cavan

This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in Cavan — 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.

≈ 27,000 neighbours within 10 km

Reunited
Frodo
Found after 4 days and 3 hours
Reunited
Juliette
Found after 5 days and 23 hours
Reunited
Ayla
Found after 4 months and 1 week
Reunited
Ida
Found after 5 days and 21 hours
Reunited
Aurora
Found after 1 month and 3 weeks

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Local help in Cavan

These local services can help you search for a missing pet in Cavan.

Lost-property / found animals

Cavan Dog Pound 049 4337545Legaland, Crossdoney, H12 W213, Co. Cavan

24h emergency vets2

Cavan Vet Group049 4373839Unit 1, Corlurgan Business Park, Ballinagh Road, Cavan
Veterinary Specialists Ireland0469 557551

Animal shelters3

Cavan SPCA 086 891 6186Drumharrid, Ballyhaise, Co Cavan
Claddagh Rescue
Royal Dog Rescue087 435 0418

Local search groups

Monaghan/Cavan lost pets Search and RescueFacebook

Pet registries3

Sources:[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10]

PawAlarm

What your PawAlarm alert does in Cavan

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 Cavan

1
Search the immediate area very thoroughly first — a frightened cat usually hides silently within a few houses, not far away.
Tip from locals
Drumkeen House Woodland, 2.2 km away, is the nearest wooded edge, so search its boundary once you have covered the streets close to home.
2
Go out again after dark with a torch: cats move once it is quiet, and their eyes reflect the light under cars, sheds and hedges.
Tip from locals
After dark, check the waterside cover along the Cavan River, 200 metres from the centre, and around Killymooney Lough, 400 metres away.
3
Ask neighbours to open garages, sheds and cellars — cats slip inside unnoticed and get shut in.
Tip from locals
The N3, 1.2 km away, and the N55, 1.7 km off, are busy roads that usually keep a scared cat on one side, so ask neighbours on your side first.
4
Ask neighbours to check enclosed spaces again and share a recent photo with the last-seen place and time.
Tip from locals
Share the photo in Daggan, 4.2 km to the north, and Lisreagh, 4.7 km to the south-east, the nearest neighbourhoods.
5
Report her to the shelter, nearby vets and the microchip registry, then start a targeted alert that reaches the whole neighbourhood at once.
Tip from locals
1 vet practice is within 5 km, so call it first, then report the cat to the microchip registry.

Frequently asked questions

How does PawAlarm help if my cat goes missing in Cavan?

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 1.5 km of Cavan, that's about 8,400 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 Outside

How much does an alert cost in Cavan?

Alerts in Cavan start from €25. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in Cavan: 1.5 km reaches about 8,400 people for €41, 3 km reaches about 14,000 people for €171 and 5 km reaches about 17,000 people for €443. You see the exact price before you pay, and there is no subscription.

Can I use PawAlarm in Cavan 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 Cavan – a one-off payment, no subscription.

Where is the nearest animal shelter to Cavan?

For Cavan, we list Cavan SPCA. Address: Drumharrid, Ballyhaise, Co Cavan. Phone: 086 891 6186. Call before you go and ask about animals brought in recently.

Cavan SPCA

Where do I go for a pet emergency in Cavan between 8pm and 8am?

Cavan Vet Group says that for emergencies between 8pm and 8am you should call Veterinary Specialists Ireland directly. You must transport your pet there and back yourself, and the service is for emergencies only.

Source · checked 6 Oct 2026

Where is Cavan Garda Station?

Cavan Garda Station is on Farnham Street, Cavan, Co. Cavan, H12 HH56. Its listed phone number is +353 49 436 8800.

Source · checked 9 Oct 2026

I found a cat in Cavan — who takes it in?

Found animals in Cavan are handled by Cavan Dog Pound. Address: Legaland, Crossdoney, H12 W213, Co. Cavan. Phone: 049 4337545. You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.

Cavan Dog Pound

Searching in Cavan: 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 8,400 people within 1.5 km of Cavan – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.

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Personal dashboard and search tips

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Cavan: ≈ 8,400 neighbours within 1.5 km

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Helpful guides

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How it works

How PawAlarm helps in Cavan