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 Center City
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in Center City — 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.
≈ 1,300,000 neighbours within 6.2 mi
ReunitedSpot
Found after 3 months and 1 week
ReunitedMila
Found after 1 month and 5 hours
ReunitedAurora
Found after 2 months and 1 week
ReunitedOlive
Found after 1 month and 4 days
ReunitedJule
Found after 3 days and 11 hours
What your PawAlarm alert does in Center City
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 Center City
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my cat goes missing in Center City?
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 Center City, that's about 73,000 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 Center City?
Alerts in Center City start from $49. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in Center City: 1 mi reaches about 73,000 people for $88, 1.8 mi reaches about 200,000 people for $300, and 3 mi reaches about 450,000 people for $790. You see the exact price before you pay, and there is no subscription.
Can I use PawAlarm in Center City 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 Center City – a one-off payment, no subscription.
Is there a required stray hold period for cats in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?
According to ACCT Philly, Pennsylvania has no required stray hold period for cats. The shelter tries to follow holds similar to those for microchipped dogs, but this is not always possible, so owners should get in touch right away.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
How long does Philadelphia hold a stray dog, and what about cats?
ACCT Philly holds stray dogs for 48 hours, after which they may be adopted, rescued, fostered or euthanized. There is no legally mandated hold period for cats, so it recommends visiting the shelter in person daily.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
I found a cat in Center City — who takes it in?
Found animals in Center City are handled by ACCT Philly — lost-pet reporting. Phone: 267-385-3800. You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.
Pricing
Searching in Center City: 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 73,000 people within 1 mi of Center City – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.
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One-time payment – no subscription.
