Free
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 Birmingham
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in Birmingham — 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.
≈ 270,000 neighbours within 6.2 mi
ReunitedHades
Found after 1 day and 3 hours
ReunitedTapsi
Found after 2 months and 2 weeks
ReunitedAutumn
Found after 5 days and 7 hours
ReunitedSam
Found after 1 month and 1 day
ReunitedPoppy
Found after 2 months and 6 days
What your PawAlarm alert does in Birmingham
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 Birmingham
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my cat goes missing in Birmingham?
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 Birmingham, that's about 5,900 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 Birmingham?
Alerts in Birmingham start from $49. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in Birmingham: 1 mi reaches about 5,900 people for $88, 1.8 mi reaches about 33,000 people for $300, and 3 mi reaches about 81,000 people for $790. You see the exact price before you pay, and there is no subscription.
Can I use PawAlarm in Birmingham 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 Birmingham – a one-off payment, no subscription.
Where is the nearest animal shelter to Birmingham?
For Birmingham, we list Greater Birmingham Humane Society (GBHS). Address: 300 Snow Drive, Birmingham, AL 35209. Phone: 205-942-1211. Call before you go and ask about animals brought in recently.
How long are stray animals held in Birmingham before they can be rehomed?
Animal Care & Control run by the Greater Birmingham Humane Society for Jefferson County holds stray, rescued and at-large animals for seven days. After that, animals not reclaimed by their owners move to the adoption facility.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
Can I reclaim my pet in Birmingham without paying impound fees?
If Animal Care and Control has your pet but has not yet taken it to impoundment, you can reclaim it on the spot without fees if you have proof of ownership and proof of a current rabies vaccination. Otherwise Jefferson County sets the reclaim fee schedule, and all reclaim fees go to the county.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
I found a cat in Birmingham — who takes it in?
Found animals in Birmingham are handled by GBHS Animal Care and Control. Address: 6227 5th Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35212. Phone: 205-591-6522. You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.
Pricing
Searching in Birmingham: 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 5,900 people within 1 mi of Birmingham – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.
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One-time payment – no subscription.
