Lost cat in Jobstown? Missing & found cats nearby

Map of PawAlarm's search radius around Jobstown

How PawAlarm helps in Jobstown

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

≈ 440,000 neighbours within 10 km

Reunited
Shiro
Found after 2 months and 3 weeks
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Sammy
Found after 10 hours
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Ollie
Found after 1 month and 6 days
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Casper
Found after 3 weeks and 6 days
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Mocha
Found after 2 days and 17 hours

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Local help in Jobstown

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

Lost-property / found animals

Dublin County Dog Shelter (Statutory Dog Pound - South Dublin County Council)087 3914008Lyons Road, Newcastle, Co. Dublin

24h emergency vets

Pet Emergency Hospital 01 260 9920Room H007, UCD Veterinary Hospital, Belfield, Dublin 4

PawAlarm

What your PawAlarm alert does in Jobstown

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 Jobstown

1
Search the immediate area very thoroughly first — a frightened cat usually hides silently within a few houses, not far away.
Tip from locals
Kiltipper Park, 2.4 km away, is the nearest green space, so search its hedges and edges once you have covered the streets close by.
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 cover along the Whitestown Stream, 100 metres away, and the Tallaght Stream, 500 metres off, where a cat can hide.
3
Ask neighbours to open garages, sheds and cellars — cats slip inside unnoticed and get shut in.
Tip from locals
The N81, 500 metres away, and the Luas Red Line, 1.2 km off, 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 Saggart, 2.4 km to the west, and Oldbawn, 2.7 km to the 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
5 vet practices are within 5 km, so call the nearest first and ask them to check for a microchip.

Frequently asked questions

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

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 Jobstown, that's about 30,000 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 Outside

How much does an alert cost in Jobstown?

Alerts in Jobstown start from €25. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in Jobstown: 1.5 km reaches about 30,000 people for €41, 3 km reaches about 63,000 people for €171 and 5 km reaches about 130,000 people for €443. You see the exact price before you pay, and there is no subscription.

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

Where is the nearest animal shelter to Jobstown?

For Jobstown, we list DSPCA (Dublin Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals). Address: Mount Venus Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16, D16 F9C4. Phone: 01 499 4700. Call before you go and ask about animals brought in recently.

DSPCA (Dublin Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals)

What are the opening hours at Jobstown Park?

South Dublin County Council lists Jobstown Park as open from 10am to 5pm in November, December and January; 10am to 6pm in February and March; 10am to 7pm in April and October; 10am to 8pm in May and September; and 10am to 9pm in June, July and August.

Source · checked 10 Oct 2026

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

Found animals in Jobstown are handled by Dublin County Dog Shelter (Statutory Dog Pound - South Dublin County Council). Address: Lyons Road, Newcastle, Co. Dublin. Phone: 087 3914008. You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.

Dublin County Dog Shelter (Statutory Dog Pound - South Dublin County Council)

Searching in Jobstown: 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 30,000 people within 1.5 km of Jobstown – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.

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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

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Jobstown: ≈ 30,000 neighbours within 1.5 km

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Helpful guides

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Lost Cat: The First 24 Hours

A calm, practical guide to the crucial first 24 hours after your cat has gone missing.

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How to Find a Lost Cat: A Step-by-Step Search Plan

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How to Make a Lost-Pet Poster That Actually Works

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How to Use Facebook and Nextdoor to Find a Lost Pet

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How it works

How PawAlarm helps in Jobstown