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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 East Palo Alto
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in East Palo Alto — 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.
≈ 310,000 neighbours within 6.2 mi
ReunitedSnowy
Found after 3 months and 4 days
ReunitedGiggles
Found after 1 day and 17 hours
ReunitedBaxter
Found after 3 days and 5 hours
ReunitedMilo
Found after 5 days and 3 hours
ReunitedBuster
Found after 5 days and 9 hours
What your PawAlarm alert does in East Palo Alto
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 East Palo Alto
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my cat goes missing in East Palo Alto?
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 East Palo Alto, that's about 30,000 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 East Palo Alto?
Alerts in East Palo Alto start from $49. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in East Palo Alto: 1 mi reaches about 30,000 people for $88, 1.8 mi reaches about 62,000 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 East Palo Alto 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 East Palo Alto – a one-off payment, no subscription.
Do dogs and cats need a license in East Palo Alto (San Mateo County)?
Yes. All dogs and cats over three months old must be licensed in San Mateo County, and new residents have sixty days to license their pet. A current rabies vaccination is required to get a license.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
How long are stray animals held at the San Mateo County shelter before adoption?
Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA, which provides animal control in San Mateo County, holds stray animals for the state-mandated four-day period (excluding the day they arrive) before evaluating them for adoption. Owners should visit the Coyote Point shelter at 12 Airport Blvd., San Mateo, as soon as possible.
Source · checked Oct 6, 2026
I found a cat in East Palo Alto — who takes it in?
Found animals in East Palo Alto are handled by Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA — Lost & Found. Phone: 650-340-7022. You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.
Pricing
Searching in East Palo Alto: 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 30,000 people within 1 mi of East Palo Alto – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.
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One-time payment – no subscription.
