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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
How PawAlarm helps in Ann Arbor
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in Ann Arbor — 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
ReunitedLea
Found after 4 days and 10 hours
ReunitedTess
Found after 2 days and 8 hours
ReunitedEarl
Found after 3 days
ReunitedAmber
Found after 3 days and 8 hours
ReunitedChief
Found after 1 month and 2 weeks
What your PawAlarm alert does in Ann Arbor
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 Ann Arbor
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my cat goes missing in Ann Arbor?
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 Ann Arbor, that's about 34,000 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 Ann Arbor?
Alerts in Ann Arbor start from $49. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in Ann Arbor: 1 mi reaches about 34,000 people for $88, 1.8 mi reaches about 63,000 people for $300, and 3 mi reaches about 110,000 people for $790. You see the exact price before you pay, and there is no subscription.
Can I use PawAlarm in Ann Arbor 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 Ann Arbor – a one-off payment, no subscription.
Where is the nearest animal shelter to Ann Arbor?
For Ann Arbor, we list Humane Society of Huron Valley. Address: 3100 Cherry Hill Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48105. Phone: 734-662-5585. Call before you go and ask about animals brought in recently.
Where are the off-leash dog parks in Ann Arbor?
Ann Arbor Parks has three off-leash dog parks, located in Swift Run Park, Olson Park and Broadway Park. They were approved to operate in 2007.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
Is picking up dog waste required in Ann Arbor?
Yes. Not picking up your dog's droppings violates the city's sanitation nuisance ordinance; droppings should go in the trash, never in compost or storm drains.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
I found a cat in Ann Arbor — who takes it in?
Found animals in Ann Arbor are handled by City of Ann Arbor Animal Control. Address: 3100 Cherry Hill Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105. Phone: 734-662-5585. You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.
Pricing
Searching in Ann Arbor: 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 34,000 people within 1 mi of Ann Arbor – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.
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One-time payment – no subscription.
