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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 Chatham
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in Chatham — 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.
≈ 870,000 neighbours within 6.2 mi
ReunitedGus
Found after 3 months and 2 weeks
ReunitedLayla
Found after 3 days and 11 hours
ReunitedForest
Found after 4 months and 3 weeks
ReunitedBuddy
Found after 4 months and 4 weeks
ReunitedAtlas
Found after 1 month and 3 weeks
What your PawAlarm alert does in Chatham
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 Chatham
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my cat goes missing in Chatham?
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 Chatham, that's about 42,000 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 Chatham?
Alerts in Chatham start from $49. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in Chatham: 1 mi reaches about 42,000 people for $88, 1.8 mi reaches about 99,000 people for $300, and 3 mi reaches about 300,000 people for $790. You see the exact price before you pay, and there is no subscription.
Can I use PawAlarm in Chatham 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 Chatham – a one-off payment, no subscription.
What does it cost to reclaim a lost pet from Chicago Animal Care and Control?
Under chapter 7-12-120 of the Chicago municipal code, the redemption fee is $65.00. It includes an updated rabies vaccination, microchip, spay/neuter and city dog licence where required. Photo ID and proof of ownership are needed.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
Do stray cats at Chicago Animal Care and Control get a waiting period before adoption?
Cats impounded without tags or a microchip are marketed for redemption, adoption and rescue transfer at the same time, from the moment they arrive.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
I found a cat in Chatham — who takes it in?
Contact Animal Welfare League, an animal shelter we list for Chatham: they can take the animal in or tell you who does. Address: 6224 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago, IL. Phone: 773-667-0088. You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.
Pricing
Searching in Chatham: 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 42,000 people within 1 mi of Chatham – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.
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One-time payment – no subscription.
