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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 Arcata
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in Arcata — 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.
≈ 51,000 neighbours within 6.2 mi
ReunitedCashew
Found after 3 days and 9 hours
ReunitedFelix
Found after 2 days and 22 hours
ReunitedFrodo
Found after 4 months and 4 weeks
ReunitedPurzel
Found after 3 months and 5 days
ReunitedHarley
Found after 4 days and 18 hours
What your PawAlarm alert does in Arcata
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 Arcata
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my cat goes missing in Arcata?
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 Arcata, that's about 9,300 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 Arcata?
Alerts in Arcata start from $49. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in Arcata: 1 mi reaches about 9,300 people for $88, 1.8 mi reaches about 17,000 people for $300, and 3 mi reaches about 22,000 people for $790. You see the exact price before you pay, and there is no subscription.
Can I use PawAlarm in Arcata 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 Arcata – a one-off payment, no subscription.
When is the Humboldt County Animal Shelter open for lost or found pets near Arcata?
The Humboldt County Animal Shelter in McKinleyville is open weekdays from 10am to 4pm, and until 7pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays. It is closed on weekends and holidays.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
I found a cat in Arcata — who takes it in?
Found animals in Arcata are handled by Humboldt County Animal Control. Phone: 707-840-9132. You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.
Pricing
Searching in Arcata: 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 9,300 people within 1 mi of Arcata – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.
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One-time payment – no subscription.
